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DEFINITION OF ASYLUM. Asylum is relief for an alien to remain in the United States under legal status because he has suffered past persecution in his home country or country of last habitual residence, or because he has a well-founded fear of future persecution in his home country or country of last habitual residence and such persecution is based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. A related form of relief is Withholding of Removal.
- DEFINITION OF WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL. Withholding of Removal is relief to prevent removal to a country where the alien has a clear probability to suffer persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Withholding of Removal is only for those who are placed in removal proceedings. If USCIS is not trying to deport you, exclude you, or otherwise remove you from the United States, Withholding of Removal is not an available remedy.
- WHO MAY APPLY. Any alien in the U.S. may apply for asylum. The alien need not be in legal status in the U.S., although an alien in legal status may apply for asylum without jeopardizing his legal status. Further, any alien in removal proceedings may apply for withholding of removal as well as asylum.
If you believe you might qualify for Asylum, you may contact our office for a further evaluation and possible services. Zhang & Associates is able and willing to file an Asylum Application on behalf of anyone whose application would be heard by the Houston Asylum Office. The Houston Asylum Office hears asylum claims from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah..
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