Best Immigration Lawyers in Plantation, FL

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Contact an experienced immigration lawyer like Attorney Hinkson so you can discuss if if you are eligible to obtain legal status in the U.S. or need to obtain a waiver (if eligible) prior to departing and re-entering the U.S.

You must submit an I-589 form to apply for asylum. If you are in removal proceedings, meaning that you have a hearing with an Immigration Judge scheduled, your asylum application must be submitted to the Immigration Court. If you are not in removal proceedings the application must be submitted to USCIS. In most cases, an asylum application must be filed within one year of your date of entry to the United States. A successful application must show the applicant fears persecution in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Asylum cases tend to be very complex and require extensive evidence. It is recommended to contact an attorney before filing an application due to how complicated these cases are.

Few immigration processes are fast, and USCIS is not exactly known for its efficiency. Though steps can be taken to expedite applications in some limited situations, even the best-case scenario will require months of waiting. The extent of your wait will depend on how you are trying to get your green card. If you are applying through family immigration as an immediate relative, the process may only take about a year, as an unlimited number of visas are available. If you are applying as a family preference relative, however, you will need to deal with annual visa caps and may be waiting for several years or more. If granted asylum, asylees and refugees must wait one year after receiving their status to request their immigrant visa (green card).

Unless you are exempt, generally, to become a U.S. citizen, you will need to pass a naturalization exam conducted by a USCIS official. This test is taken at your scheduled naturalization interview. The test consists of two parts: The first part tests your ability to read, write, and speak in English, while the second part assesses your knowledge of U.S. history and government. The English portion requires you to complete your USCIS interview in English, read a presented sentences, and write down a sentence that will be spoken aloud. The history and government portion requires you to correctly answer six of ten questions. These questions come from a pool of 100 that you can study in advance. Though it may sound scary, the test is not particularly difficult, and you will get a second try if you do not pass the first time. Exemptions are also available for certain applicants with disabilities and older lawful permanent residents who have lived in the U.S. for many years.