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What is your biggest concern right now?(Required)

I am afraid of being deported

I want to bring family to the U.S.

I need help with a court date or hearing

I was arrested or detained by ICE

I want to apply for asylum

I want a visa or green card

Something else

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NYC Asylum Lawyer Fighting for Your Safety

If you fear returning to your home country, you may qualify for asylum in the United States. We’ve helped hundreds of clients win protection — affirmatively with USCIS and defensively in immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza.

Affirmative asylum (USCIS) and defensive asylum (immigration court)

Bilingual case prep — every detail matters in your declaration

Withholding of removal u0026amp; Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims

Mike Gursoy, Esq.

Founding Immigration Attorney

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NY & Federal Bar

20+ Years Practice

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You May Qualify for Asylum If…

You fear persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or a particular social group

You’ve been threatened, harmed, or arrested for who you are or what you believe

You’re a member of a persecuted ethnic, religious, or LGBTQ+ community

Your government cannot or will not protect you

You’ve been in the U.S. less than one year (or qualify for an exception)

You’re currently in removal proceedings and need a defense

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Real Clients. Real Results.

What to Expect

Free Consultation

We listen to your story confidentially and tell you honestly whether you have a strong case.

Build Your Case

We prepare your I-589, personal declaration, and country-conditions evidence to USCIS or court standards.

Interview / Hearing Prep

We rehearse with you so you’re calm, consistent, and credible under questioning.

Win Protection

Asylum grant means a green card in 1 year and a path to U.S. citizenship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to apply for asylum?

Generally one year from your last entry into the U.S. There are limited exceptions (changed or extraordinary circumstances). If you’re close to the deadline, call us today — even a single day late can be fatal to your case.

Can I apply for asylum if I entered illegally?

Yes. How you entered does not bar you from asylum. What matters is whether you have a well-founded fear of persecution based on a protected ground.

Can I get a work permit while my asylum case is pending?

Yes. You can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) 150 days after filing your asylum application.

What if I’m in removal proceedings already?

We handle defensive asylum in immigration court, including at 26 Federal Plaza. We prepare you for direct testimony, cross-examination, and country-conditions evidence.

Will my family be included?

Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 in the U.S. can be included as derivatives on your asylum application.

Is everything confidential?

Yes. Attorney-client privilege protects everything you share with us, and asylum filings are confidential under federal regulations.