Asylum Services
We help you build a compelling asylum case, protecting you from persecution and securing your safety in the United States.
Secure Your Future with Asylum Protection
Asylum services help individuals who fear persecution in their home country seek legal protection and safety in a new one. You may need these services if you are at risk due to your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group. In general, asylum applications must be filed within one year of your arrival in the United States, although limited exceptions may apply in certain circumstances. Stillman Legal offers dedicated legal support tailored to your situation for the following circumstances:
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Affirmative Asylum
We take the time to understand your story completely. We know the details of your case can mean the difference between approval and denial, and we work with you to gather country condition evidence, expert testimony, and supporting documentation that demonstrates the legitimacy and urgency of your claim.
Every asylum case is different: political persecution, religious oppression, gender-based violence, persecution based on sexual orientation or social group membership. Whatever the basis of your claim, we approach your case with the sensitivity it deserves while building the strongest possible legal argument for your protection.
From preparing your initial application through representing you at your asylum interview, we handle every aspect of your case. We prepare you thoroughly for what to expect, help you present your testimony clearly and credibly, and fight to ensure the asylum officer understands why you cannot safely return home.
Asylum isn’t just about legal status, it’s about your safety and your future.
Confidential. No upfront fees for wage cases.
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Asylum Defense Against Deportation
Facing deportation while seeking asylum is one of the most stressful situations in the immigration system. You’re not just applying for protection, you’re defending against removal simultaneously. This requires an attorney who can handle both the courtroom litigation and build a winning asylum case.
Lina has extensive experience representing clients in immigration court. She knows how to present asylum claims before judges, cross-examine government witnesses, and counter the arguments immigration prosecutors make against your case. Her courtroom experience means you have an advocate who won’t back down when your safety is on the line.
Defensive asylum cases involve complex procedural issues, strict evidentiary standards, and tight deadlines. Many people in removal proceedings have already been detained or fear detention. Lina understands the urgency and works quickly to build your defense, because delays can mean prolonged separation from family, lost employment, or continued uncertainty about your future.
You deserve an attorney who will fight as hard for your case as you would yourself.
Confidential. No upfront fees for wage cases.
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Detained Asylum Representation
Asylum cases for detained individuals move quickly and involve unique challenges. You may be dealing with credible fear or reasonable fear interviews, limited access to evidence, and the pressure of remaining in detention while your case moves forward
We step in immediately to assess your situation, prepare you for interviews, and begin building your case. Timing is critical. Mistakes early in the process can affect the entire case.
Detained asylum cases often overlap with bond issues or federal litigation strategies such as habeas corpus. We evaluate all available options simultaneously.
You are not just fighting for legal status—you are fighting for your freedom and your safety. We act accordingly.
Confidential. No upfront fees for wage cases.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is asylum?
Asylum is a legal protection for people who are in the United States and are afraid to return to their home country because they suffered persecution or fear future persecution. A person may qualify for asylum based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. USCIS states that a person may apply for asylum if they are physically present in the United States and not a U.S. citizen.
Who can apply for asylum in the United States?
A person may apply for asylum if they are physically present in the United States and fear returning to their country. USCIS states that a person may apply regardless of how they arrived in the United States or their current immigration status.
What are the legal grounds for asylum?
Asylum must be based on persecution or fear of persecution connected to one of five protected grounds: race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
What does “persecution” mean in an asylum case?
Persecution usually means serious harm, threats, violence, detention, torture, severe discrimination, or other serious mistreatment. Not every bad experience qualifies, but serious harm connected to a protected ground may support an asylum claim.
What is political opinion asylum?
Political opinion asylum may apply when a person was harmed or fears harm because of their actual or perceived political beliefs. This can include opposition to a government, political party, armed group, or powerful organization.
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