Asylum Seekers

The Law Office of Cristea & Tatti assists individuals who have suffered persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Our attorneys evaluate your circumstances and guide you through the affirmative or defensive asylum process to determine the strongest path to protection.

Generally, you must file your asylum application within one year of arriving in the United States. Missing this deadline can bar your claim unless you qualify for an exception based on changed or extraordinary circumstances. The Law Office of Cristea & Tatti urges you to consult with us as early as possible to protect your rights before the deadline passes.

Supporting evidence is critical to a successful asylum claim. The Law Office of Cristea & Tatti helps clients gather identity documents, country condition reports, medical or psychological evaluations, witness statements, police records, and news articles that corroborate their fear of persecution. A strong, detailed evidence package improves your position before an asylum officer or immigration judge.

Yes. If your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are in the United States, they may be included as derivatives on your asylum application. If they are abroad, they may apply for derivative asylee status once your case is approved. The Law Office of Cristea & Tatti advises families on the most efficient way to protect all eligible members under a single or coordinated asylum strategy.

A denial is not the end of the road. If your affirmative application is denied, your case is typically referred to immigration court for a defensive hearing. If denied at that level, The Law Office of Cristea & Tatti can pursue an appeal before the Board of Immigration Appeals and, if necessary, the federal circuit courts. We fight at every stage to defend your right to remain safe in the United States.