Asylum
Immigration lawyers are able to apply for asylum for foreign nationals who are fleeing persecution in their home country. Foreign nationals must be fleeing from persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political affiliation/opinion. The foreign national can be fleeing from past occurrences of persecution, or from a credible fear of possible future persecutions that may result if they remain in their home country. A foreign national is eligible to apply for asylum from inside the United States for up to one-year after they enter the country, regardless of whether they entered legally or illegally. Seeking asylum is a stressful process.
Immigration attorney David M. Bercovitch can take over every step of the asylum process so that you can focus on yourself and your family’s well-being instead of navigating dense and complicated immigration law. Contact David M. Bercovitch today to find out if applying for asylum is the right option for you.
Persecution
U.S. immigration law does not explicitly define persecution. However, persecution can be understood as grave threats to the life and freedom of an individual, or the infliction of serious suffering or harm. Persecution must be based upon the membership of a group, such as racial, ethnic, political, or social groups. Persecution does not have to be inflicted by the government. It can be inflicted by extra-governmental organizations, as well.
A foreign national applying for asylum can base their application on past persecution or the credible fear of future persecution. If you have been a victim of persecution, or are scared that you may become one if you return to home country, contact immigration attorney David M. Bercovitch immediately to begin working on your case.
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David Bercovitch
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David M. Bercovitch is a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer focusing on premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, dog bites, wrongful death and other personal injury claims. Mr. Bercovitch has successfully represented thousands (1,000) of accident victims. Collectively, Mr. Bercovitch has recovered millions of dollars for clients.
