Asylum seekers have been coming to the United States since its founding – and America has welcomed them. Asylum is available to individuals who have been persecuted, or have a fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Those who are granted asylum have the possibility to live and work in the United States for an indefinite duration. Additionally, one year after being granted asylum, individuals can apply for lawful permanent residency and eventually gain citizenship.
Gafner Law Firm is able to represent asylum seekers and individuals in removal proceedings. If you are interested in learning more about the services that Gafner Law Firm can provide to asylum seekers, please contact the firm.
For those individuals who may not be seeking to retain a private attorney, there are many praiseworthy organizations in the New York City region that provide free and low-cost assistance and representation. A number of these non-profit organizations are listed below.
Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses of New York
Refugee Assistance Program at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Hofstra Law School Asylum Clinic
Safe Harbor Project, Brooklyn Law School
Center for Social Justice, Seton Hall University School of Law
Please note that this non-exhaustive list of organizations is for informational purposes only. These organizations have excellent staff and resources, however Gafner Law Firm cannot make any claims or guarantees as to the appropriateness of any information these organizations may, or may not, provide to you.