Seeking Protection Through USCIS
Affirmative asylum may be available to certain individuals who are physically present in the United States and fear returning to their home country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution. Unlike defensive asylum, affirmative asylum is generally filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before the applicant is placed in immigration court proceedings.
At Kanu & Associates, P.C., we help individuals and families in Arizona and New Mexico prepare affirmative asylum applications with care, compassion, and attention to detail.
What Is Affirmative Asylum?
Affirmative asylum is a protection-based immigration process for individuals who fear harm in their home country because of a protected reason, such as race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
These cases require more than a general fear of returning. A strong asylum case should clearly explain what happened, why the applicant fears return, who may harm them, whether the government can or will protect them, and how the facts connect to the legal basis for asylum.
Why Preparation Matters
Asylum cases are deeply personal and evidence-heavy. Applicants may need to provide a detailed declaration, identity documents, proof of harm or threats, police reports, medical records, witness statements, news articles, country conditions evidence, and other supporting documents.
Our firm helps clients organize their story and evidence so the application is clear, consistent, and complete.
How We Can Help
Kanu & Associates, P.C. can assist with:
- Affirmative asylum eligibility review
- Form I-589 preparation
- Personal declaration preparation
- Country conditions evidence
- Document and witness evidence review
- Asylum interview preparation
- Work permit eligibility guidance connected to asylum
- Requests for Evidence or follow-up strategy
- Case strategy if USCIS does not grant asylum
Compassionate Representation for Sensitive Cases
We understand that asylum cases often involve trauma, fear, loss, family separation, political conflict, violence, or deeply painful memories. Our firm approaches these cases with respect and confidentiality.
Our goal is to help clients tell their story truthfully, clearly, and effectively.
Speak With an Affirmative Asylum Attorney Today
If you are afraid to return to your country and want to know whether you may qualify for asylum, contact Kanu & Associates, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.