Are my family members eligible to apply for asylum?

Yes, your family members may be eligible to apply for asylum in South Carolina. In order to qualify for asylum, an individual must be able to demonstrate a fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Individuals are required to establish that they have suffered or will likely suffer persecution upon returning to their home country, and that the persecution is due to one of the aforementioned factors. In order to apply for asylum in South Carolina, an individual must submit Form I-589 to the Department of Homeland Security. This form must include evidence of the feared persecution, such as documents or statement from family, friends, or a lawyer, and evidence of the individual’s identity. After the form is submitted, it is reviewed by an asylum officer from the Citizenship and Immigration Services who will then determine whether the individual qualifies for asylum. If your family members are successful in their application, they may be able to remain in the United States indefinitely. Additionally, they may be eligible for employment authorization, to apply for an adjustment in their immigration status, and to sponsor their family members to become lawful permanent residents. It is important to understand that the decision to grant asylum is typically made by an immigration judge and not the asylum officer.

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Es importante destacar que la Ley de Inmigración federal determina los criterios para obtener el asilo de acuerdo con la Constitución de Estados Unidos y diferentes tratados internacionales. Si su familia cumple con los requisitos establecidos en la ley, entonces pueden solicitar el asilo. En Carolina del Sur, se exige que la persona cumpla con los siguientes requisitos para aplicar al asilo: • Ser un extranjero o un ausente forzado con un temor bien fundado de ser perseguido en su país por su raza, religión, nacionalidad, pertenencia a un grupo social particular u opiniones políticas. • Necesita probar que la persecución proviene de una entidad gubernamental o de un grupo no gubernamental que el gobierno no pueda o no quiera controlar. • También necesita demostrar que teme daños graves, incluidos la violencia, la tortura o los crímenes de odio. • El temor de la persecución debe ser razonable, y la persona debe ser capaz de proporcionar evidencia para apoyar su caso. Es importante destacar que los agentes de inmigración son los únicos responsables de determinar si una persona es elegible para el asilo. Si su familia cumple con los criterios anteriores, entonces son elegibles para solicitar el asilo. Recomendamos que consulten con un abogado de inmigración experimentado para conocer sus derechos y opciones.

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