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Oct 15, 2025

If you’re seeking asylum in the United States, it’s essential to have an asylum lawyer who can guide you through the complex legal process. An asylum lawyer provides crucial support in helping you navigate the immigration system, ensuring that you meet all legal requirements, and representing you during hearings. Whether you’re in Manhattan or another […]

Oct 15, 2025

Seeking asylum in the United States is a critical process for individuals who have suffered persecution or fear future persecution in their home countries. However, not everyone who applies will automatically qualify. There are strict criteria that must be met to be granted asylum. Understanding these requirements and having the right legal representation can significantly […]

Oct 15, 2025

When ICE detains a green card holder, there are several potential outcomes, depending on the circumstances. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

Sep 16, 2022

About the Lawyers for Immigrants podcast: In each episode of Lawyers for Immigrants, attorney Yifei He talks with other professionals about the many different ways they can help immigrants to the USA. In this episode, Yifei He speaks with Ryan Walsh, real estate attorney at The Law Firm of Walsh & Gilad PLLC. Learn more […]

Jun 15, 2022

Overview Deportation is the act of removing a foreign national from a country where their presence is unlawful. Deportation occurs when the U.S. government discovers that an individual has either entered the U.S. illegally, overstayed their visa, or violated United States laws. See https://www.usa.gov/deportation for further information about deportation. This article discusses why someone may be placed […]

Mar 26, 2021

Domestic Violence as Basis for Asylum in the US Asylum offers protection to refugees in the US who have been persecuted or fear persecution by their home country due to: Race Religion Nationality Membership in a particular social group Political opinion An asylum seeker must prove their persection was triggered by race, religion, nationality, membership in […]

Mar 22, 2021

Every year, immigrants come to the U.S. seeking protection from persecution and a new life. Nearly 30,000 asylum seekers came to the United States in 2019. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows members of particular social groups to enter the U.S. and apply for asylum, but what does this mean, and who does it apply […]

Mar 12, 2021

The U.S. immigration system provides asylum and refugee protection for people who have been persecuted in their home country. In 2019, the Department of Homeland Security accepted nearly 80,000 asylum and refugee seekers. What Can Asylum Do? Asylum seekers can seek protection from persecution by coming to the United States. Many refugees and immigrants need asylum […]

Mar 5, 2021

In the United States, asylum seekers must meet the definition of a “refugee.” A refugee is a person who has suffered persecution or fears future persecution because of one of 5 grounds: Your race Your religion Your nationality Your membership in a particular social group Your political opinion Of all the grounds for asylum seekers, the particular […]