What happens if I am found to have a “credible fear”?
If you are found to have a “credible fear” of persecution in your home country, you may be allowed to apply for asylum in the state of Florida. Under federal law, a person who is found to have a credible fear is eligible to apply for asylum in the US. Once you have applied for asylum, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review your case. During this review, USCIS will evaluate the credibility of your claim and determine whether or not your application meets the eligibility requirements for asylum. If the USCIS approves your application, it will grant you asylum. This will allow you to remain in the US legally and obtain work authorization. As an asylum recipient, you will also have the right to petition for your family members to join you in the United States. Although being granted asylum is a great opportunity, it is important to note that it does not guarantee a path to citizenship. To apply for citizenship through asylum, you must demonstrate that you have been a permanent resident for at least five years and have maintained good moral character throughout this period. At the end of the day, it is important to remember that being found to have a “credible fear” is just the first step in seeking asylum in the state of Florida. Without a successful application, you may not be able to remain in the US legally. Therefore, it is important to work with an experienced immigration attorney to ensure that your application is successful.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Si se determina que existe un temor creíble de persecución, se puede otorgar el estatus de asilo. La ley de inmigración del estado de la Florida define el temor creíble como una razón "objetiva y raonable" para temer persecución en el país de origen, basada en la raza, religión, nacionalidad, pertenencia a un determinado grupo social, o por opiniones políticas. Si se determina que un solicitante tiene un temor creíble de persecución, se les otorga el estado de asilo. El permiso de asilo otorga al solicitante el derecho a quedarse en el país legalmente, obtener trabajo, recibir ayuda estatal y tener una visa especial que permite a la persona acceder a los beneficios por asilo. Esta visa también permite al solicitante realizar viajes internacionales y regresar al país. Si usted es concedido permiso de asilo, también debe presentar una solicitud de residencia permanente para solidificar los beneficios de asilo. Esto le permitirá recibir los mismos beneficios y oportunidades que se otorgan a cualquier ciudadano de la Florida.
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