Can I apply for asylum if I am in the U.S. on an expired visa?

Yes, you may apply for asylum in North Dakota if you are in the U.S. on an expired visa. The U.S. asylum system is designed to protect foreign citizens who are unable or unwilling to return to their home countries due to a well-founded fear of persecution. These individuals may be denied entry to the U.S. due to an expired visa, but that does not mean they are ineligible to apply for asylum protection. In order to apply for asylum in North Dakota, you must have been in the United States for at least one year prior to filing your application. In addition, you must be physically present in the U.S. when you submit your application. You must also submit proof that you are the person described and that your circumstances fit the criteria for asylum. When you apply for asylum, you must provide documentation showing that you have been persecuted or fear persecution due to your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Additionally, you must demonstrate that the government of your home country does not provide adequate protection. If you are granted asylum, you will be allowed to remain in the U.S. indefinitely. After one year, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency status. In the meantime, you will be able to work and study in the U.S.

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Sí, las personas en los Estados Unidos con visas vencidas pueden solicitar asilo. Esta solicitud debe realizarse a través del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), el cual es responsable de determinar si una persona cumple los requisitos para recibir asilo. Si bien hay algunas excepciones a los requisitos para recibir asilo, la mayoría de las personas deben cumplir con las normativas del DHS para ser elegibles. En el estado de Dakota del Norte, el DHS proporciona asesoramiento legal gratuito para solicitantes de asilo a través de su oficina local en Grand Forks. Aquí los solicitantes pueden recibir orientación legal sobre el proceso de asilo, los documentos necesarios y la presentación de una solicitud de asilo. Además, se les ofrece asesoramiento sobre los documentos necesarios para iniciar una demanda en caso de que el DHS rechace la solicitud de asilo. Por lo tanto, si usted vive en Dakota del Norte y está en los EE. UU. Con una visa vencida, puede solicitar asilo con la ayuda de DHS.

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