Asylum Attorneys in the United States
Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba
Los Angeles and Orange County
At our firm, Progresso Legal Group P.C., we understand firsthand the needs of our Hispanic community that has recently arrived in the United States. We have Immigration Attorneys who speak your language and understand the conditions in your country. Hundreds and thousands of people arrive in the United States every day seeking refuge and political asylum in California, specifically in Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Defend your political asylum process correctly according to your needs and goals: call (800) 651-1227 for a completely free consultation with an immigration attorney who knows how to defend Political Asylum in the United States and the protection benefits the United States offers to those who have credible and well-founded fears of persecution in their country of origin.
People commonly refer to asylum in the United States as “political asylum,” although asylum is not granted exclusively for political reasons. Generally, asylum is granted when you are currently in the United States and certain time restrictions apply within the immigration system. However, refugee status is generally granted when you are outside the United States, either through applications at certain United States embassies or through the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
What Is Asylum in the United States?
It provides freedom to travel within the United States, a Work Permit or Work Authorization, permission to work in the United States, your unique Social Security number, and a pathway toward permanent residency and citizenship for you and your immediate family.
What happens if my asylum case was denied by an immigration judge?
The Application for Cancellation of Removal or suspension of removal/deportation provides protection against returning to your country, allows freedom to travel within the United States, provides a Work Permit or Work Authorization, and a Social Security number.
What is the Convention Against Torture (CAT)?
It provides freedom to travel within the United States, a Work Permit or Work Authorization, permission to work in the United States, and your unique Social Security number.
What happens if I am afraid to return to my country due to persecution?
What are the grounds for asylum in the United States?
You or someone in your immediate family must have been persecuted in the past, or fear future persecution, due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Your government must also be unable or unwilling to protect you.
Claims based on “particular social groups” may be based on sexual identity or preference, domestic violence, kidnappings, extortion-related murders, family relationships, family businesses, inheritance, wealth, and various other scenarios. We stay updated on the different types of asylum cases that have been granted so that clients can benefit from evolving legal standards.
What are the grounds for withholding of removal/deportation?
A person requesting withholding of removal from the United States must demonstrate a 51% or greater probability of future persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion in their country of origin. They must also show that their government is unable or unwilling to protect them or their family.
What is past persecution, future persecution, or torture?
What are the grounds for protection under the Convention Against Torture?
You must demonstrate a 51% or greater probability that you or a third party would be tortured for punishment or to obtain information, and that your government would accept or permit the torture. An applicant for protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) must be inside the United States to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, or CAT protection.
If you are outside the United States, contact the U.S. Department of State for information about refugee protection. It is essential that you apply for asylum within one year of your last entry into the United States. Many people lose this opportunity because they were misadvised or did not receive guidance in their own language. There are exceptions for changed country conditions or extraordinary circumstances beyond your control that may allow you to apply after the deadline.
Can you receive asylum in the United States if you have a criminal record?
A serious criminal record could make you ineligible to apply for asylum or withholding of removal, but you may still be eligible for CAT relief under the Convention Against Torture.
What is the experience of Progresso Legal Group P.C. and Attorney Mariano Herrera with asylum cases in the United States?
We have handled asylum cases from nearly every continent. This is a partial list of the countries from which our clients have sought asylum: Colombia is one of the countries that over the years has had possibilities for obtaining political asylum in the United States.
Seeking Political Asylum: The Journey of Colombian Refugees to the United States
Colombian nationals who wish to obtain political asylum in the United States must submit a written application to a United States immigration office. For a long time, the United States has been a destination for people seeking refuge and political asylum from countries plagued by instability, violence, and political persecution. Among these applicants are many Colombians who have fled their homeland for various reasons, such as political conflicts and armed conflicts with guerrilla groups, where human rights violations have been common.
In this article, we aim to explore the challenges faced by Colombian refugees when they arrive in the United States and navigate the complex process of seeking political asylum through immigration courts and procedures.
Escaping political instability and violence in Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba
These countries have a turbulent history marked by socio-political problems that have caused millions of families to leave and migrate from their countries.
Why did the conflict in Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba begin?
The origin of the armed conflict in Colombia dates back to the 1920s with land disputes and farmers fighting for their agrarian rights in regions such as Sumapaz and Tequendama. Much of the background of the Colombian conflict has its roots in La Violencia, a conflict in which liberal and leftist parties united against the Colombian dictator Gustavo Rojas Pinilla.
These conflicts, marked by political instability, guerrilla warfare, and drug trafficking, caused many Colombians to seek political asylum in the United States. Over time, they have been victims of extreme political violence, threats, or persecution due to their political beliefs, affiliations, or activism. They leave behind their homes, families, and communities in search of safety and stability.
The political asylum process for Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba
Upon arriving in the United States, refugee families from Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba may be eligible to submit an asylum application. Families must demonstrate a credible fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group affecting the stability of their country.
This involves providing evidence and testimony to support claims of persecution in their home country. The most important step in these cases is hiring the services of an immigration attorney who can help develop the political asylum process in the United States.
At Progresso Legal Group, we have immigration attorneys who can help you directly apply for your political asylum process in the United States. Do not leave this process in the hands of inexperienced individuals. We have more than 25 years of experience in immigration and deportation cases in immigration courts.
Challenges and Uncertainty During Political Crisis in Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba
Refugees face numerous challenges during their journey to the United States while seeking political asylum. Language barriers, cultural adjustments, and limited financial resources can hinder their ability to navigate the asylum process effectively.
An asylum process in immigration courts is long and complex and requires someone who understands the political climate and conditions of your country. Let us serve you, preventing situations where people remain in limbo without the ability to work legally or fully integrate into their new communities.
Legal Assistance and Support for Asylum in the United States for Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba – Los Angeles and Orange County, California
Fortunately, numerous organizations in the United States provide legal assistance and support to refugees from Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. These organizations help asylum seekers understand their rights, prepare their cases, and represent them in immigration court. They play a crucial role in ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the asylum process.
We are ready to handle asylum cases from nearly every continent. This is a partial list of the countries from which we can assist with an asylum process:
- Asylum in the United States for Argentina
- Asylum in the United States for Bolivia
- Asylum in the United States for Colombia
- Asylum in the United States for Cuba
- Asylum in the United States for the Dominican Republic
- Asylum in the United States for Ecuador
- Asylum in the United States for El Salvador
- Asylum in the United States for Honduras
- Asylum in the United States for Brazil
- Asylum in the United States for Guatemala
- Asylum in the United States for Mexico
- Asylum in the United States for Nicaragua
- Asylum in the United States for Peru
Free Appointment with a United States Asylum Attorney
For assistance applying for asylum or appealing an asylum denial in immigration court, do not hesitate to call our firm Progresso Legal Group P.C. to schedule a free appointment with our immigration attorneys.
With offices in Downtown Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano, our attorneys serve clients of all nationalities living abroad and in the Los Angeles, California area, including Riverside and Bakersfield, and throughout San Bernardino, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties.
Why choose our firm Progresso Legal Group for representation in your immigration cases in the City and County of Los Angeles and Orange County?
We speak not only English and Spanish, but we also personally understand what it means to be an immigrant in the United States and to be in deportation proceedings. Our firm, Progresso Legal Group P.C., is highly recommended by our satisfied clients on Google with a 5.9 rating for excellence in customer service and proven results for them and their families.
At Progresso Legal Group P.C., we handle three main areas: Criminal Cases, Family Court, and Immigration Court Representation. As a law firm, we are committed to providing a level of excellence one family at a time.
We are not super lawyers or extraordinary lawyers—simply families serving families, one family at a time. We provide individualized attention to our clients, including one-on-one meetings with our qualified immigration attorney. When you hire Progresso Legal Group P.C., you will have the opportunity to speak directly with Attorney Mariano Herrera in Spanish from the beginning of your case until the final conclusion of your process.
Call us for an evaluation and consultation of your specific case at (800) 651-1227 to schedule an in-person appointment with our immigration attorneys. We have helped thousands of clients and their families over the past 25 years, achieving results that meet and exceed their needs.
Our attorneys at Progresso Legal Group P.C. understand asylum in the United States firsthand, and we have represented thousands of families every day for the past 25 years.
The immigration courts in Los Angeles and Orange County are our battlefields every day, as we are intimately familiar with the laws that Hispanic families face daily regarding asylum in the United States.
Immigration Attorney Mariano Herrera speaks your language and has participated in different law school clinics that help people seek asylum relief. We have helped asylum applicants from different parts of the world and have been fortunate and blessed to obtain many successful results.
We study the daily changes in asylum laws in the United States and stay informed about the conditions in our clients’ countries.