Asylum Lawyer in Volusia County

Seek Protection in the U.S. With Williams Legal

If you are currently in the U.S. and fear persecution in your native country, you may be eligible for asylum. Eligibility requirements include:

• You must be physically present in the U.S. or a port of entry.

• You must have experienced persecution or have a legitimate fear of persecution in your home country. The persecution must be based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.

• You must not be a danger to society.

• You have to file within a year of coming to the U.S.

Persecution can take many forms and often involves threats, torture, unfounded imprisonment, and denial of basic human rights.

Benefits for Asylum Seekers in the USA

If you are granted asylum, you will be authorized to:

• Work in the United States
• Apply for a Social Security card
• Request derivative asylum status for your spouse and children
• Apply for a green card (after one year)

What is Derivative Asylum Status?

If you are in the U.S. and have received asylee status, you can offer certain family members derivative asylum status. Derivative asylum status is reserved for your spouse or for your children who under 21. You may apply for family members by completing Form I-130, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition.

Call (386) 277-1166 to schedule a consultation

If you face persecution in your native country and are seeking asylum in the U.S., the immigration attorneys at Williams Legal is here for you. We represent asylum seekers from all over the world, including Syria, Egypt and throughout the Middle East. DeLand asylum attorney Williams is here to stand up for your rights and guide you through the legal process. He is a strong advocate for victims of persecution from throughout the world who are seeking safety in the United States.​​​