Are you someone beginning an asylum application? If you have an attorney, you’re probably wondering what information to provide them to begin your application, and most importantly, your asylum declaration.
What is an asylum declaration?
The asylum application consists of multiple parts. A crucial part of the asylum application is the declaration. The declaration should detail your experiences fleeing your country of origin. Whether that be for religious, political, or other reasons, the declaration should explain why you fled the country, why you fear returning to your country of origin, and how that is connected to something about you that you cannot change.
Information to provide your attorney
Some essential information to provide your attorney includes:
Biographical information
● Where you were born
● The addresses of previous residences
● Whether or not you have applied for asylum in the US before
● Whether or not you have legal status in another country
Entry into the United States
● Details of your last entry into the United States
● What grounds of asylum you are applying under
○ Persecution based on Race
○ Persecution based on Religion
○ Persecution based on Nationality
○ Persecution based on Membership in a particular social group
○ Persecution based on Political Opinion
● Reason for fleeing your nation of origin
● Reason why you cannot return to your nation of origin
Family Background
● Your parents’ biographical information
● Biographical information about your spouse (if applicable) and children (if applicable)
● Biographical information about your siblings (if applicable)
Education/ Professional Background
● Information regarding your primary, secondary, and higher education (if applicable)
● Information regarding your employment history
Immigration Proceedings
● Have you ever been in immigration court proceedings?
○ Are you currently in immigration court proceedings?
Why Hire an Immigration Attorney?
The asylum application process can be a very complicated process to navigate through on your own. An immigration attorney can help you and your employer navigate through the entire process and make sure that your application is completed completely, on time, and without errors. If you would like to learn more about applying for asylum, contact us for an assessment or consultation.
