Immigration Lawyer to Avoid Persecution
Relocating yourself and/or your family impacts every aspect of your life. If you left your country of origin because of persecution for your ideas, sexual orientation, religion or political beliefs an immigration lawyer may be able to help you prepare and present your case of withholding of removal before an immigration judge.
An immigration lawyer is definitely one very critical ally in your plight to preventing deportation and in your process to attaining a variety of visa's or your green card for permanent residency. Even if you've entered the United States with the intent to attend university,
to complete religious work or to work, returning home at the completion of that documented purpose may not be an option for you, or at least you believe so and this is a reason to seek out the legal expertise of an immigration lawyer. One of the main ways that they prevent removal is with a process called withholding of removal. This process and legal ruling is sought when an individual feels that he or she will be religiously, politically, or one's personal preferences will be persecuted upon return to their country of origin. They seek asylum in this country but they don't have to file within the same one year deadline as with asylum law. They do; they must establish a pattern of previous persecution in their previous country. An immigration lawyer helps their client determine the validity of their case and helps them present it to an immigration judge. Although there are plenty of immigrants who believe that their treatment in their country of origin should allow them a valid asylum or withholding of removal case, it must meet a pre-established court probability standards test. The applicant and his or her lawyer must provide testimony, medical or character support of a minimum of 51% chance of becoming the target of further persecution upon their return to their country of origin. On one hand, this is based on a series of past assaults, imprisonment, or denial of significant human rights and the court must accept their withholding of removal. On the other hand, a person can be disqualified from application if determined to be a persecutor or convicted of an aggravated felony that caused significant harm to someone or their property and resulted in a 5 year or more sentence. But the application and possibility of approval is determined by the court and the circumstances of the applicant's legal past. It is also important to note that immigration lawyers do not guarantee results just because the client is duly frightened to return to his or her company. The standards tests and guidelines are predetermined by immigration court. This is so much so that the granting of withholding of removal is very different the acceptance of asylum. Your immigration lawyer can thoroughly explain how withholding of removal means that you will not be asked to leave this country as long as the determined persecution exists. However, asylum allows for travel abroad and potential citizenship. So, if you are facing impending threat withholding of removal is the legal option for you; otherwise, speaking with a specialized attorney about your legal options as an immigrant is critical to the best decision for yourself and your family.