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Description of Services
Affirmative Asylum
Affirmative asylum is a process by which individuals who fear persecution in their country of origin seek protection in a foreign country. This type of asylum is requested voluntarily and proactively, before the government initiates removal proceedings. The applicant submits their case on their own initiative, undergoes an interview with an asylum officer, and must demonstrate that they fear persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinions. If the application is approved, the applicant receives asylum status and can live and work in the country. If it is denied, the case can be reviewed by an immigration court, offering another opportunity to present their case.
Temporary Protected Status
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States is a program that provides temporary protection to citizens of certain countries facing extraordinary circumstances such as armed conflict, natural disasters, or situations that make it difficult for their citizens to safely return. TPS beneficiaries can live and work legally in the United States during the designated period. To qualify, applicants must be nationals of a country designated under TPS, have resided continuously in the United States since a specific date, and have no felony convictions or convictions for two or more misdemeanors. TPS is a temporary status and does not lead directly to permanent residency, but it offers protection from deportation while it is in effect.
Humanitarian Parole
Humanitarian parole in the United States is a temporary permit that allows individuals to enter and remain in the country for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, even if they do not qualify for a visa. This permit is granted at the discretion of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and is generally issued for a limited period. To apply for humanitarian parole, the individual must file Form I-131 and demonstrate the urgent need to enter the United States. In addition, the applicant must provide documentary evidence to support their case and demonstrate that they do not pose a security risk to the country.
Victims of Criminal Activity
(U Visa)
The U visa in the United States is a nonimmigrant status granted to victims of certain crimes who are willing to cooperate with authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. To qualify, the applicant must demonstrate that they were a victim of a qualifying crime, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, and that they have assisted, are assisting, or will likely assist in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. They must also file Form I-918 and obtain certification from a law enforcement, judicial, or other government agency confirming their cooperation. The U visa not only offers temporary protection from deportation but can also lead to permanent residency after three years of continuous residence in the United States under this status.
Victims under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the United States allows certain abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply for permanent residence without the abuser's knowledge or support. This special status protects victims of domestic abuse, allowing them to file a self-petition confidentially. To qualify, the applicant must demonstrate that they suffered physical abuse or extreme emotional cruelty, that they have a qualifying relationship with the abuser (spouse, child, parent), and that they lived with the abuser. They must also be of good moral character and, in the case of spouses, demonstrate that the marriage was in good faith. VAWA empowers victims by offering them a safe path to escape abuse and obtain permanent residence.
Special Immigration Status for Minors (SIJS)
SIJS, or Special Immigration Status for Minors, is a program in the United States designed to protect immigrant children who have been abandoned, abused, neglected, or are in danger due to their parents' inability to provide them with a safe environment in their country of origin. To qualify, the child must have been declared a dependent by a juvenile court or placed in the custody of a government entity due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Additionally, the court must determine that returning the child to their country of origin would be in their best interest. Once SIJS is approved, the child can apply for permanent residence in the United States. This program provides an important pathway to protect vulnerable children facing difficult situations in their home countries.
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