Asvlum, Asylum Attorney Rhode Island, Asylum Lawyer Rhode Island

As a Rhode island Immigration Lawyer, James Howe has an in depth understanding of the Immigration and Naturalization Process.

Immigration status sought by a person either entering the U.S. or already physically in the U.S., who has a reasonable fear of persecution because of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion; if forced to return to their country of last residence.

Aliens who have remained in the U.S. for less than one year and are part of an eligible Òasylum class" (i.e. persecuted due to political party, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation group, social group, etc.)

The asylum status can be held indefinitely. However, the work authorization must be renewed on a yearly basis.

The asylum status can be held indefinitely. However, the work authorization must be renewed on a yearly basis.

Immediate family members may be eligible for asylum status with all its benefits such as work authorization, as long as they have been named in the alien's asylum application, even if any family members are not present in the U.S. at the time the application is filed.

Applicant supporting documentation for Asylum Petition:
Alien's Birth certificate or other form of identification
Marriage certificate (if applying with spouse)
Copy of passport and I-94 for all applicants (if alien already in the U.S.)
3 passport style photos on white background for each petitioner
Evidence of relationship if applying for children under 21 years of age (birth certificates of children, school records, etc.)
Affidavit from client stating the problems they have had in their country of origin and why they cannot return there
Third Party supporting documentation for Asylum Petition:

Newspaper articles supporting persecution of Òasylum class",
Death certificates of family members and other Òclass members",
Medical records showing abuse of petitioners, family members and other Òclass members",
Police reports proving violence against petitioners, family members or other Òclass members",
US Department of State Report on petitioner's country
Human Rights Reports supporting situation on petitioner's country
Proof of membership in Òasylum class" in petitioner's country of origin, (i.e. if claiming political asylum-documents showing current membership in persecuted party; if claiming religious asylum-documents showing membership in persecuted religious group, etc.)
Any other documents that demonstrate persecution of petitioner's Òasylum class" in their country of last residence.

Stage 1:
Gather Alien's information and all supporting documentation-time required depends on client's ability to obtain documents and his/her level of involvement

Stage 2:
Complete and file asylum application ( I-589)-Approximately 15-20 days from the date in which all supporting documentation is obtained. A notice of receipt from the US Immigration Service should be received approximately within 30-60 days.

Stage 3:
The US Immigration Service will schedule and mail an interview date (this is generally scheduled for 30 to 900 days from the date recorded in the notice of receipt--the length of time depends on the particular schedule of the interviewing local US Immigration Service office).

Stage 4:
Prepare alien for the US Immigration Service Interview and attend the US Immigration Service interview-number of preparation sessions and time required depends on client's progress and comfort level.

Note: If no final decision (approval or denial) has been made on the petition within 150 days from the date recorded on the notice of receipt, then we will complete and file a work authorization application (this is generally granted within 90 days from it's filing date.) If the asylum petition is granted before 150 days, a work authorization application may be filed immediately. If a negative decision is rendered by the US Immigration Service, the case may be heard before the immigration court. This entails an an additional process and more time to be incurred in the case.

There are no Immigration Service filing fees for asylum petitions (form I-589) (click here to verify the US Immigration Service fees as these change regularly)

For more information regarding Immigration Law
Click here: Immigration Law - Frequently Asked Questions