How long do I have to remain in the U.S. after getting asylum?
Once you have been granted asylum in Virginia, you must remain in the United States for at least a year before you are eligible to apply for a green card, or lawful permanent resident status. It is important to keep in mind that remaining in the U.S. after receiving asylum is not an automatic right, and it can be revoked if you are found to have violated the terms of your asylum. During that year, you must maintain an address and be present in the United States. Additionally, you must also keep your asylum documents and proof of your identity with you. It is important to take good care of your documents as they may be requested by immigration officials. You are also expected to abide by all laws in the U.S. after you have been granted asylum. Failure to do so can lead to the revocation of your asylum. You must also be of good moral character and be available for work. Asylum seekers may also apply for a work permit if they wish to work in the United States. Once your year of residence in the U.S. has ended, you may be eligible to apply for a waiver of the time limit and apply for a green card. The waiver is usually granted if the applicant can demonstrate their danger if they were to return to their home country.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Después de obtener el asilo en Virginia, el solicitante debe permanecer en los Estados Unidos mientras dure su estatus de asilo. Si el asilo fue otorgado basado en el temor de regresar a su país de origen, debe mantenerse en los Estados Unidos durante al menos un año antes de poder aplicar para la Ciudadanía Estadounidense. Si el asilo fue otorgado por otras razones, por ejemplo, si el solicitante fue una víctima de trata de personas, entonces no hay un período mínimo requerido para permanecer en el país. Sin embargo, un solicitante de asilo debe renovar su estatus cada año. Esto le permite al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) mantener la conciencia de la situación de los solicitantes de asilo y garantizar que estén siendo tratados de acuerdo con la ley. Después de tres años de estatus de asilo, una persona puede solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense. En general, una persona puede permanecer en los Estados Unidos con el estatus de asilo por el tiempo que sea necesario para que sea seguro regresar a su país de origen.
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