We have put together a working list of information and resources that we have obtained from other organizations, including AILA, CAIR, IRAP, and more. You can go directly to the listed organizations and websites for information. This is not a complete list and there may be other resources. Immigration Information If you have a family member or friend who is…
Many of you are uncertain about whether Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or asylum is a better option of immigration relief to pursue for people fleeing from a dangerous situation in their country of origin. Although TPS and asylum both provide some similar protections to immigrants, there are also some key differences between the two. Read on to learn more about…
Do you want to know how to prepare for and excel at your asylum interview? Read our first post, ASYLUM PROCESS USA PART 1: The Three Parts to the Asylum Interview, to familiarize yourself with the three key parts of the interview. The following general tips and strategies will prepare you and help maximize the opportunity to present a good…
When applying for asylum, the interview is one of the most important parts of the application process. Here are the basics of what the asylum interview will be like, so you go in confident and know what to expect for this part of the asylum process! Basic Structure of the Asylum Interview There are three parts to an asylum interview: 1) application…
Applying for asylum to the United States is an extensive process that requires you to provide ample evidence that you are fleeing persecution in your country of origin. Your affidavit, also known as your Declaration, can easily be the make-or-break component of your application. If you use the opportunity that the Declaration gives you to tell your story well, it…
Seeking asylum might sound daunting, but this post will provide you with an overview of the asylum process. There is no need to figure it all out on your own. Together, we will go through the eligibility, the application basics, and some pointers for a successful application. For starters, you might be asking yourself… What is asylum and its purpose?…
Liam first realized he liked men while watching the music video for Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca” as a young child. “I knew there was something wrong because everyone was talking about the girls, but I didn’t find them attractive. I was just looking at Ricky Martin,” he says. Liam is not his real name. We’re using it because…
