{"id":2,"date":"2025-05-28T23:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T23:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testnew.khashmatilaw.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:51:41","slug":"asylum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/en\/asylum\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Asylum Attorney in Queens, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2\" class=\"elementor elementor-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb77c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0bb77c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304b22b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"304b22b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Seeking Safety Through Asylum in the United States<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e4fef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5e4fef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c149f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c149f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced asylum attorney represents individuals seeking protection in the United States due to persecution, violence, or fear of harm in their home country. Based in Queens, New York, our immigration lawyer helps clients throughout New York City and across the United States navigate the complex asylum process with strategic legal guidance and aggressive advocacy. Whether you are applying for affirmative asylum through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/refugees-and-asylum\/asylum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)<\/a>\u00a0or defending your case in Immigration Court before the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/eoir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)<\/a>, our asylum attorney is committed to protecting your rights and fighting for your future in the United States.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">When to Apply for Asylum<\/span><\/h3><p>You must generally apply for asylum <strong>within one year<\/strong> of your arrival in the United States. However, exceptions may apply if:<\/p><ul><li>Conditions in your home country have significantly changed, or<\/li><li>You\u2019ve experienced changes in your personal circumstances that now place you at risk<\/li><li>Other Applicable exceptions;<\/li><\/ul><p>We\u2019ll help you determine whether you qualify for an exception and prepare the strongest case possible to support your claim.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">The Asylum Process<\/span><\/h3><p>To begin the process, you must submit<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-589\"> Form I-589: Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal<\/a><\/strong>. Once filed, your case will be reviewed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and you\u2019ll be scheduled for an interview with an asylum officer at a regional service center of if you are in Removal Proceedings, you will have a chance to present your case in front of a judge, during your individual hearing.<\/p><p>If your , you\u2019ll be granted asylee status, allowing you to stay in the United States legally and live without fear of being forced to return home. You may also request <strong>derivative asylum status<\/strong> for your spouse and children.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">What Comes Next<\/span><\/h3><p>After one year as an asylee, you may apply for a green card through adjustment of status, giving you the opportunity to build a permanent life in the United States.<\/p><hr \/><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h2>Asylee Relative Petitions<\/h2><p>If you\u2019ve been granted asylum in the United States, you may be eligible to reunite with your immediate family members through a <strong>Refugee\/Asylee Relative Petition (Form I-730)<\/strong>. This allows you to request <strong>derivative asylum status<\/strong> for your <strong>spouse<\/strong> and <strong>unmarried children under the age of 21<\/strong>, so they can lawfully join you in the U.S.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">Who Qualifies for Derivative Asylum?<\/span><\/h3><p>You must file the petition within two years of being granted asylum, although certain exceptions may apply. To qualify:<\/p><ul><li>The family relationship must have existed at the time you were granted asylum<\/li><li>That relationship must still exist at the time you file the petition and when your family member is admitted to the U.S.<\/li><\/ul><p>Your <strong>spouse or children<\/strong> may be eligible even if they are currently inside the United States\u2014<strong>regardless of their legal statu<\/strong>s. Our attorneys can help you navigate the eligibility requirements, gather the necessary evidence, and submit a complete, timely petition.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">Family Outside the United States<\/span><\/h3><p>If your spouse or children are living abroad, and your petition is approved, they can travel to the United States and be admitted as <strong>derivative asylees<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Children must remain <strong>unmarried, under 21, and maintain their relationship with you<\/strong> as the principal asylee<\/li><li>Your spouse must remain <strong>legally married to you<\/strong> at the time of entry<\/li><\/ul><p>There is no deadline for their travel once approved, as long as they continue to meet these qualifications.<\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We Don\u2019t Just Represent You\u2014We Stand With You<\/span><\/h2><p>At Khashmati Law P.C., we know what it means to seek safety in a new land. Our team brings not only legal skill, but genuine compassion to every asylum case. If you or someone you love is facing danger in their home country, don\u2019t wait\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/consultation\/\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a> or call us at 516-717-4757. We\u2019ll listen to your story and fight for your right to stay safe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seeking Safety Through Asylum in the United States At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced asylum attorney represents individuals seeking protection in the United States due to persecution, violence, or fear of harm in their home country. 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