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Asylum and humanitarian immigration protections are available to certain individuals who may be unable to safely return to their home country or who have experienced qualifying harm in the United States.
Asylum generally requires showing that a person has experienced persecution, or has a well-founded fear of persecution, based on a protected ground such as political opinion, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group. Difficult conditions in a country are not always enough on their own. The case often depends on whether the danger is connected to a protected ground and whether the government is unable or unwilling to provide protection.
Other humanitarian options may be available for survivors of serious crimes, human trafficking, domestic violence, abuse, or young people who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected by a parent.
Asylum
Asylum may be available to individuals who have experienced persecution or fear returning to their home country because of a protected ground. BLMT assists with asylum cases at different stages, including affirmative asylum, defensive asylum in immigration court, appeals, and related proceedings.
U Visas
U Visas may provide immigration protection for certain victims of serious crimes who have suffered harm and have been helpful, are being helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
T Visas
T Visas may provide protection for survivors of severe human trafficking, including forced labor, involuntary servitude, or commercial sex trafficking. These cases may involve coordination with law enforcement and careful documentation of the harm experienced.
VAWA Petitions
The Violence Against Women Act may provide immigration options for certain individuals who have experienced abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status may be available for certain young people who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents and who meet the required legal criteria.
Temporary Protected Status
Temporary Protected Status may be available to individuals from designated countries affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.
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What is asylum?
Asylum is a form of protection for certain individuals who have experienced persecution or fear persecution in their home country based on protected grounds recognized under U.S. law.
What is the difference between affirmative and defensive asylum?
Affirmative asylum is generally filed with the asylum office. Defensive asylum is generally raised as a defense in immigration court when a person is in removal proceedings.
Are there deadlines for asylum?
Some asylum claims may be subject to important filing deadlines, including the general one-year filing deadline. Exceptions may apply depending on the circumstances.
What is a U Visa?
A U Visa may provide immigration protection for certain victims of qualifying crimes who suffered harm and assisted law enforcement.
What is a T Visa?
A T Visa may provide protection for certain survivors of severe human trafficking who are in the United States because of trafficking and meet the required criteria.
Can humanitarian relief lead to permanent residence?
Some forms of humanitarian protection may create a future pathway to lawful permanent residence, depending on the specific immigration benefit and circumstances involved.
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Immigration options
If you are seeking protection, humanitarian relief, or guidance regarding your immigration situation, experienced legal counsel can help you better understand your options and determine what paths may be available.