Find Top Rated Asylum Lawyers for your case

Asylum protects individuals who fear persecution in their home countries due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Asylum timelines and filings include:

1. Filing within one year of arrival, unless an exception applies
2. Submitting Form I-589 with detailed declarations
3. Gathering corroborating evidence such as reports and affidavits
4. Attending interviews or merits hearings
5. Applying for work authorization after the waiting period

• Documenting persecution or threats with limited evidence
• Explaining delays in filing
• Addressing credibility questions at interviews or hearings
• Handling safe third-country or firm resettlement issues
• Managing trauma while testifying

Asylum attorneys craft compelling narratives and assemble evidence under strict timelines.

• Preparing personal affidavits and witness statements
• Gathering country condition reports and expert testimony
• Coaching clients for interviews and cross-examination
• Exploring related relief such as withholding or CAT
• Filing appeals or motions if claims are denied

Because asylum cases can be life-or-death, legal representation is highly recommended.

• You fear returning to your home country
• You missed the one-year filing deadline
• You have a complex criminal or immigration history
• You are in removal proceedings
• You need to appeal a prior asylum denial

LexPair connects you with trauma-informed asylum advocates who partner with social workers, therapists, and experts to build strong cases.

Fees vary based on whether the case is affirmative or defensive and the need for experts or appeals.

• Attorney retainers for interview or court representation
• Translation and psychological evaluation costs
• Document retrieval and filing expenses
• Travel to interviews, hearings, or expert appointments