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Many people face persecution in their home countries, leaving them to face a seemingly hopeless future. Fortunately, the United States offers asylum for people being persecuted due to race, religion, nationality, or similar issues. This allows people to live and work in the U.S., away from the dangers they previously faced in their homeland. However, determining if you are eligible for asylum and then getting accepted can be a challenging and complex process. If you are facing possible deportation or are seeking asylum in the U.S., contact Alliant Law right away. Our Chicago immigration lawyer is focused and aggressive, taking swift action to secure the best possible outcomes for each individual’s case.

 Asylum may be granted to people in the United States who are unable or unwilling to return their home country because of a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

Ordinarily, one qualifies for asylum only if they apply within one year of their arrival in the United States. However, there are exceptions to this one year deadline, which may apply to your case. Also, if you do not meet one of the exceptions for filing within one year, you may still be eligible for withholding of removal, which does not contain a deadline to file.

You may apply for asylum regardless of your immigration status, meaning that you may apply even if you are illegally in the United States. If you feel you are victim of persecution in your home country, contact the professionals at Alliant Law Chicago for a free confidential consultation on whether it is in your best interest to file an application for asylum or withholding of removal.

 LGBT Asylum

Currently, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and transsexual individuals may qualify for asylum based on membership in a particular social group.

To obtain LGBT asylum in the United States, an applicant must file within one year of arrival or demonstrate that changed circumstances—such as recently coming out or new conditions in their home country—prevented timely filing.

The applicant must show that they have been harmed or have a well-founded fear of harm from their government or from individuals the government is unwilling or unable to control, based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Persecution may include severe restrictions on identity or behavior that violate deeply held beliefs.

Asylum can be applied for at any time. If the one-year deadline is not met, applicants may still qualify for withholding of removal, which can prevent deportation and provide a work permit but does not lead to a green card.

At Alliant Law Chicago, we help clients seek protection based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. We stay current on asylum law and global conditions to support strong applications in immigration court. Contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation by phone, email, or in person.