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Asylum Lawyer in Washington, D.C.
Providing Protection & Legal Advocacy for Asylum Seekers
The U.S. asylum system offers protection to individuals facing persecution in their home countries. However, the process is complex, time-sensitive, and requires strong legal representation. Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration is committed to advocating for individuals seeking asylum and related forms of protection, ensuring that every case is handled with compassion and expertise.
Asylum seekers may apply for protection either affirmatively through USCIS or defensively as part of removal proceedings. Whether filing proactively or seeking relief in immigration court, our team provides comprehensive legal support.
Who Qualifies for Asylum?
To qualify for asylum in the U.S., applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on one or more of the following:
- Race
- Religion
- Nationality
- Political Opinion
- Membership in a Particular Social Group (includes LGBTQ+ individuals, gender-based claims, and more)
Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration ensures that each case is built with strong supporting evidence, expert legal guidance, and a deep understanding of the challenges asylum seekers face.
Asylum Services & Key Topics
Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration provides legal guidance across all aspects of asylum and related protections. Click on each topic to learn more:
What is Asylum?
A foundational guide explaining asylum law, eligibility, and the legal process.
Affirmative Asylum?
Filing an asylum application proactively through USCIS for those not in removal proceedings.
Defensive Asylum
Asylum as a defense against deportation for individuals in removal proceedings.
LGBTQ+ Asylum
Legal advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals facing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Bars to Asylum
Understanding factors that may disqualify applicants, including criminal history and missed deadlines.
Withholding of Removal & Convention Against Torture (CAT)
Alternative forms of protection for individuals ineligible for asylum.
Common Challenges & How Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration Helps
Navigating the asylum process is legally and emotionally challenging. Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration assists clients in overcoming:
- Meeting the one-year filing deadline to avoid ineligibility.
- Providing strong evidence of persecution through documentation and testimony.
- Preparing for asylum interviews and immigration court hearings.
- Addressing legal bars to asylum and alternative relief options.
Every asylum case is unique, and our team ensures that each client receives tailored legal support.
Why Choose Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration?
- Expertise in Complex Asylum Cases – Decades of experience handling affirmative and defensive asylum claims.
- Specialized LGBTQ+ Asylum Advocacy – Dedicated to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
- Comprehensive Legal Support – From application to court representation, every case is handled with care.
- Proven Success in Securing Protection – A strong track record of winning asylum and alternative relief cases.
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