What is the “defensive asylum application”?

Defensive asylum application is a term used when a person is applying for asylum in the United States while already in the country. This term is most relevant for those seeking asylum in the United States who are facing removal proceedings in North Dakota. In such cases, a person facing removal proceedings must file a defensive asylum application with the immigration court in North Dakota. This application serves as an avenue for the person to present their asylum claim before an Immigration Judge. The application allows the person to make their case for asylum while their removal proceedings are pending. If a person is successful with their defensive asylum application, their removal proceedings could be terminated, and they could be given permission to live in the United States permanently. However, if the application is unsuccessful, the person’s removal proceedings will continue and they could still face deportation. Regardless, it is important for those facing removal proceedings in North Dakota to seek legal advice or immigration counsel if they are interested in applying for asylum. An attorney or caseworker will help a person understand the application process and assist them in making sure that their defensive asylum application is complete and accurate.

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La solicitud de asilo defensivo es una solicitud presentada ante un tribunal de inmigración para asegurar la habilitación del asilo. En la solicitud defensiva de asilo un solicitante de asilo tiene que demostrar a un juez de inmigración que es bajo riesgo de ser perseguido, torturado o perder la vida por motivos de raza, credo religioso, nacionalidad, miembro de un determinado grupo social u opiniones políticas. En el estado de Dakota del Norte, la ley de asilo no se aplica sólo a los solicitantes que están solicitando asilo en el momento, sino también a los que ya hayan sido negados anteriormente. Esto significa que aquellos que ya fueron denegados pueden volver a presentar una solicitud de asilo defensivo. Para calificar para el asilo defensivo, el solicitante debe demostrar que ha cambiado de situación desde que fue denegada la solicitud anterior y que ahora se encuentra bajo riesgo de persecutión.

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