Asylum Attorney In Ontario, California
Under Persecution In Your Home Country? Asylum Might Be The Answer
If you or a loved one has experienced persecution or serious threats in your home country—or if you fear harm if you were forced to return—the United States may allow you to apply for asylum, regardless of your current immigration status, as long as certain requirements are met. To qualify, the harm or fear of harm must be connected to factors such as nationality, ethnicity, political opinion, religion, or membership in a particular social group.
Applying for asylum requires detailed documentation, including a sworn statement explaining your experiences, the reasons you left your home country, and why returning would place you in danger. The process can feel overwhelming, especially while coping with fear and uncertainty.
Cierra Wilson, an immigration attorney based in Ontario, California, works directly with individuals seeking asylum and provides steady guidance throughout the process. She helps clients prepare their applications, understand what to expect, and pursue protection under U.S. law with care and respect. Contact her office to schedule a consultation and discuss your situation.
Call Law Office of Cierra Esq. at 888-364-4444 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today.
Affirmative Asylum Proceedings
Foreign nationals who are physically present in the United States, or who request entry at a U.S. port of entry, may apply for asylum and withholding of removal by filing Form I-589 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. There are strict deadlines involved, so starting the process as soon as possible is important. In most cases, the application must be filed within one year of your most recent entry into the U.S., unless you can show changed or extraordinary circumstances that affected your ability to file on time.
When exceptions to the one-year filing deadline may apply, careful explanation and supporting evidence are critical. Asylum cases are closely reviewed, and incomplete or unclear filings can result in delays or denials. Due to current backlogs, asylum applicants may also be eligible to request work authorization after their application has been pending for a required period of time.
Cierra Wilson works directly with individuals seeking asylum to help them understand deadlines, prepare thorough applications, and navigate the process with care. If you are considering applying for asylum, contacting her office can help you move forward with clarity and support during a difficult time.
Defensive Asylum Proceedings
If removal proceedings have already been started against you, you may still apply for asylum by filing Form I-589. In this situation, your case will move forward through what is known as the defensive asylum process rather than the affirmative process. Instead of an interview with USCIS, your application will be reviewed by an immigration judge during court proceedings.
At your hearing, the judge will consider your testimony, review evidence, and may hear from witnesses. You will be asked questions about your experiences, the harm you suffered or fear, and why returning to your home country would be unsafe. In many cases, the judge will issue a decision at the conclusion of the hearing. If asylum is granted, you may be eligible to apply for a green card after one year of continuous physical presence in the United States.
Defensive asylum cases require careful preparation and a clear presentation of facts and supporting evidence. Cierra Wilson, an immigration attorney based in Ontario, California, represents individuals in immigration court and works closely with clients to prepare their asylum cases and advocate on their behalf. If you are already in immigration court, it is not too late to seek guidance. Contact her office to discuss your options and next steps.