For those fleeing persecution and seeking protection, a friendly face committed to fighting for the right to live free from fear can be a beacon of light in the dark.
That’s what drives the New York asylum lawyers at Urena & Associates.
Whether you’re seeking asylum or refugee status, our team will fight tirelessly so that you and your family can start to rebuild your life in the safe haven of the United States, enjoying many of the same benefits available to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.
At Urena & Associates, we help large numbers of people seeking protection from persecution based on their race, religion, nationality or membership in a social or political group.
This includes:
When you choose Urena & Associates as your asylum lawyer, you’re not just getting legal paperwork done – you’re gaining a partner dedicated to your future. Here are three life-changing benefits you can expect from our representation:
The asylum and refugee attorneys at Urena & Associates provide the following legal services for individuals seeking protection in the United States:
With our experience in helping asylum seekers and refugees from all backgrounds enter and remain in the U.S. legally, and our deep understanding of local USCIS and EOIR procedures, the asylum lawyers and refugee status attorneys at Urena & Associates can help you and your family plan for the future.
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Asylum and refugee status grant protection from persecution due to race, religion, nationality or membership in a social or political group.
To obtain either status, refugees and asylees must prove that they are eligible for protection under U.S. law. However, the eligibility criteria and application processes with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) differ.
Asylum is a form of protection granted to people already in the United States.
Affirmative asylum is for those seeking refuge from potential persecution in their home country and defensive asylum is for those placed in removal proceedings and seeking to remain in the U.S. at Immigration Court.
Applicants can remain in the United States pending asylum approval.
Refugee status is only conferred on individuals outside of the United States and is usually for those who have fled their home country, granting them protections due to a special humanitarian concern of the U.S. government.
Both asylum and refugee status applications can be complex, especially when English is not your first language.
The experienced immigration attorneys at Urena & Associates have helped many migrants navigate the application processes to remain legally in the United States.
Individuals granted asylum can remain in the U.S. indefinitely (or until the conditions in their home country return to normal), apply for a work permit, petition for family members to join them, apply for a Green Card after one year, apply for citizenship five years after the Green Card application, and access social services and assistance.
Individuals granted refugee status can remain in the U.S. indefinitely (or until the conditions in their home country are normal again), seek work, receive government support in the first months after arrival, bring close family members to the U.S., apply for a Green Card after one year in the country, and apply for U.S. citizenship five years after that.
The initial application for an affirmative asylum application must be filed within a year of entry to the U.S. Applicants typically wait several months to several years for an interview, depending on the jurisdiction (NYC courts are usually the most backlogged), and then await a decision that can take anywhere from a few weeks to many more months.
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My husband and I selected Mr. Urena from a big list of qualified lawyers. From the moment that we spoke with him we knew that we had hired the best lawyer. He patiently walked us through the entire process, he was always available to answer our questions day or night, and he always presented us with all the options. We are so grateful for all his help. He fought hard for our case and my husband and I are finally together.
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