Few most important reasons to apply for asylum

Asylum law is a complicated area of immigration law. Many people are fearful of applying because of rumors they hear. It is always a good idea to discuss your case with an expert asylum attorney before your begin.

Never apply for asylum on your own. You drastically reduce your chances of having your asylum granted when applying without an asylum lawyer. So why should you apply for asylum in the first place? Well, it is one of the fastest ways of obtaining a green card if you have a valid case. By obtaining asylum status, you can work and study here in the United States. After 12 months of being inside the United States, you are eligible for a green card. Having asylum status allows you to apply for a social security card and to gain other benefits while in the United States.

Your asylum lawyer will tell you, going through the asylum process is completely confidential. Only the United States government, your asylum attorney, and you will know about the process. Of course that changes when you appeal a case and take it to court, which will then become public to a certain extent.

Another reason to apply for asylum if you have a valid case is that the risk can be low if you are already in valid status on another type of visa. For example, if you are on a tourist visa and you have many months left in your status, you can apply for asylum and even if you are denied, you will be allowed to stay in your current status for the duration of the status. Consult with an asylum attorney and make sure that you have enough time left on your visa status to ensure your stay after being denied.