Q: Hello, I need a lawyer for asylum seeker application.
Before I come here I was kidnapped, jailed and tortured because I am member of opposition political party.
Currently many peoples from our political party are in jail and killed
A:
You, as the applicant, have the burden to prove with a preponderance of the evidence that you are not only an active member, but were kidnapped, jailed and tortured. You must also prove to the satisfaction of the USCIS that you are a citizen of that nation. You must prove a number of other facts, as well. Finally, you must usually file a complete asylum application with evidence within on year of your entry into the U.S. Otherwise, you should consider other legal options.
These applications are more often denied and referred to immigration court, then approved. Most, who are unrepresented, are referred to immigration court (EOIR) for removal. Removal is a polite and vague term for deportation.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications.
The Chicago Asylum Office handles most claims in the Midwest. You may be required to appear in Chicago for you first interview. Good luck.
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