Asylum, Follow-To-Join Applications
If you fear persecution in your home country, you may be eligible for legal status in the US
Safety and Refuge: US Asylum
If you face persecution in your home country you may be eligible for relief or legal status. This affirmative or defensive application varies and is highly technical. In addition to primary beneficiaries, there are possible avenues to petition for immediate family members. Gray Whale Law can assist in most of these situations.
Gray Whale Law assists with:
- I-589 (Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal)
- I-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition)
- Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right for individuals fleeing persecution and danger in their home countries. The process of applying for asylum in the United States, whether affirmatively or defensively, is often complex, highly technical, and emotionally challenging.
- At Gray Whale Law, we are deeply committed to providing compassionate and skilled legal representation to those seeking refuge and protection. We understand the urgency and sensitivity of asylum cases and are dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process with expertise and care.
- Whether you are proactively applying for affirmative asylum with USCIS or seeking defensive asylum in immigration court, or if you are eligible to file a Follow-to-Join petition for family members who are overseas, Gray Whale Law is here to assist.
- Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal services for asylum seekers, including preparing and filing Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal), Form I-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition), and navigating related immigration processes.
- If you are facing persecution and seeking safety, let Gray Whale Law be your advocate and help you build a secure future in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
On Humanitarian Protection
Affirmative asylum is when you proactively apply for asylum with USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), regardless of whether you are in removal proceedings. Defensive asylum is when you request asylum as a defense against deportation or removal in immigration court proceedings.
If you have been granted asylum in the US, you may be eligible to file a Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, for certain family members (spouse and children) who are outside the United States. If approved, your family members may be able to come to the US to join you as asylees. There are specific eligibility requirements and deadlines for filing I-730 petitions. Gray Whale Law can help you determine if you qualify and assist with filing I-730 petitions for your eligible family members.
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The impact of recent executive actions on refugees in the U.S.
At the outset, it is important to note that policies are evolving quickly and we do not yet know how all changes will be implemented. One of the most immediate and significant effects is the halt in processing of I-730 follow-to-join applications for certain family members of resettled refugees. This directly affects refugees