{"id":5452,"date":"2026-01-24T00:23:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T00:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresso.iseo.biz\/abogados-asilo-los-estados-unidos\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T21:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:55:14","slug":"asylum-attorneys-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progresso.iseo.biz\/en\/asylum-attorneys-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"The Asylum Process in the United States for Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Asylum Attorneys in the United States<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Los Angeles and Orange County<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>

Defend your political asylum process correctly according to your needs and goals: call (800) 651-1227<\/strong> 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.<\/p>

People commonly refer to asylum in the United States as \u201cpolitical asylum,\u201d 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).<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Is Asylum in the United States?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It provides freedom to travel within the United States, a Work Permit or Work Authorization<\/strong>, permission to work in the United States, your unique Social Security number<\/strong>, and a pathway toward permanent residency and citizenship for you and your immediate family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What happens if my asylum case was denied by an immigration judge?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Application for Cancellation of Removal<\/strong> 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<\/strong>, and a Social Security number<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is the Convention Against Torture (CAT)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It provides freedom to travel within the United States, a Work Permit or Work Authorization<\/strong>, permission to work in the United States, and your unique Social Security number<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What happens if I am afraid to return to my country due to persecution?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What are the grounds for asylum in the United States?<\/strong>
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.<\/p>

Claims based on \u201cparticular social groups\u201d<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the grounds for withholding of removal\/deportation?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A person requesting withholding of removal from the United States must demonstrate a 51% or greater probability of future persecution<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is past persecution, future persecution, or torture?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What are the grounds for protection under the Convention Against Torture?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You must demonstrate a 51% or greater probability<\/strong> 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)<\/strong> must be inside the United States to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, or CAT protection.<\/p>

If you are outside the United States, contact the U.S. Department of State<\/strong> for information about refugee protection. It is essential that you apply for asylum within one year of your last entry into the United States<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Can you receive asylum in the United States if you have a criminal record?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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<\/strong> under the Convention Against Torture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is the experience of Progresso Legal Group P.C. and Attorney Mariano Herrera with asylum cases in the United States?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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<\/strong> is one of the countries that over the years has had possibilities for obtaining political asylum in the United States.<\/p>

Seeking Political Asylum: The Journey of Colombian Refugees to the United States<\/strong><\/p>

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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Escaping political instability and violence in Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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These countries have a turbulent history marked by socio-political problems that have caused millions of families to leave and migrate from their countries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why did the conflict in Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba begin?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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<\/strong> and Tequendama<\/strong>. Much of the background of the Colombian conflict has its roots in La Violencia<\/strong>, a conflict in which liberal and leftist parties united against the Colombian dictator Gustavo Rojas Pinilla<\/strong>.<\/p>

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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The political asylum process for Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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<\/strong> based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group affecting the stability of their country.<\/p>

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<\/strong> who can help develop the political asylum process in the United States.<\/p>

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<\/strong> in immigration and deportation cases in immigration courts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Challenges and Uncertainty During Political Crisis in Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>

An asylum process in immigration courts is long and complex and requires someone who understands the political climate and conditions of your country<\/strong>. Let us serve you, preventing situations where people remain in limbo without the ability to work legally or fully integrate into their new communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Legal Assistance and Support for Asylum in the United States for Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba \u2013 Los Angeles and Orange County, California<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>

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:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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