Seeking Refuge in the United States
If returning to your home country makes you fear for your safety or that of your family, you may be able to obtain lawful status in the United States through asylum. Whether you fled to the United States to avoid persecution or conditions have become dangerous in your country of origin while you were here as a student, an experienced immigration lawyer can help you understand your options.
My name is Vard R. Johnson. Over the past 45 years, I have successfully helped a number of individuals and families obtain asylum. Visit my office in Boston to learn if you are eligible for this type of relief.
Many people seeking asylum suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Specialized treatment can help this condition. For assistance locating a skilled care provider, contact my office.
Individuals can apply for asylum if they reasonably believe they would be persecuted in their home countries due to:
- Political views
- Religious beliefs
- Domestic or other violence
- Female genital mutilation by tribal groups
- Forced abortion in keeping with a country's one child policy
- Retaliation for complaining about corrupt governmental practices
- Persecution as a gay or lesbian person
No matter what your situation, I will evaluate your circumstances and give you an honest assessment of your situation.
Experienced Massachusetts Immigration Attorney
Many people who come to the United States leave difficult conditions in their home countries. Being here eases some of the emotional and physical burden of threatened violence and persecution. The sense of relief is often so overwhelming that they refuse to think about the situation at home and then miss the one year deadline for filing the asylum application in the United States.
If you have missed the one year deadline for an asylum filing, I will work with you to see if any exception to the deadline may be applicable. Furthermore, we may be able to identify an immigration law that protects you even with a late filing. Schedule an appointment to discuss your situation.
I'm On Your Side
To schedule an appointment to discuss asylum, contact me online or call me at 617-830-1392. My office is located in historic Boston, three blocks from the Immigration Court. I have received an AV Peer Review Rating* through Martindale-Hubbell for approximately 30 years.*
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