Political Asylum Lawyers in the United States for Venezuelans
Given the crisis that Venezuela is experiencing in the political, economic, and social spheres, in addition to widespread human rights violations, many Venezuelan citizens have begun to emigrate and take the United States as a country of refuge. Since the country began to suffer this crisis, many Venezuelan families have started to leave their country seeking to protect their loved ones and escape the internal conflict that has manifested in Venezuela during recent years.
Once Venezuelan citizens arrive in the United States due to persecution, danger of death, or another reason, they have the right to apply for political asylum. It is recommended that this procedure be carried out with the help of an experienced professional with recognized expertise in these types of cases so that the results are highly favorable for the person submitting the application. For this reason, our attorneys at Progresso Legal Group are here to provide all the help needed during the process. Likewise, people should know that not all cases or applications will be approved, and if you submit an application without the certified professional assistance of an attorney, you could be putting your ability to remain in the country at risk.
The first thing you should do to apply for political asylum is to have a professional attorney experienced in these matters, who has the knowledge to prepare the forms and documentation that must be submitted along with the declaration. Likewise, once the documents are submitted, the Department of Homeland Security, or USCIS by its initials in English, will inform the person that all documentation has been received and will proceed to schedule an interview with an Immigration Officer. The interviews are always conducted at a USCIS office, and it is very important to prepare before the interview, study your case carefully, and be ready to answer any questions the immigration officer may ask.
After the interview, different situations may arise, such as:
That the Immigration Officer determines that the application has all the necessary evidence and meets all the requirements. The person will then receive a Form I-94, and after a period of one year they may choose to apply for permanent residency under the asylee category.
That the Immigration Officer decides to refer the case to an Immigration Judge by issuing a “Notice to Appear,” which means that the person must appear before the immigration court with an attorney who represents them and submit the asylum application directly to the Judge in court.
That the Immigration Officer requests additional information or even schedules a second interview before making a decision, because they may not have been fully convinced by the evidence and answers provided during the interview.
In these three possible scenarios, it is always important to have the advice and representation of an attorney specializing in immigration, and at Progresso Legal Group you can find it.
All Venezuelans who, given the situation in their country, have been forced to leave their homeland, and in addition to the violence that has occurred, should clearly understand that crime, lack of economic resources, or lack of employment are not relevant when requesting political asylum. For this reason, before beginning this type of process, you should consult with an attorney so you can understand the conditions or reasons accepted by USCIS to apply for political asylum.
Another important aspect when applying for political asylum is the declaration. Unfortunately, many false cases and applications have been received in the immigration offices of USCIS, and people must avoid at all costs submitting false evidence. If it is discovered that the evidence is not legitimate, the person may face serious charges for lying to the government of the United States.