Pennsylvania Humanitarian Immigration Attorney

A Compassionate Legal Team Dedicated to Helping Our Clients Through the Complexities of the U.S. Immigration System in the Pursuit of Humanitarian Relief

The United States of America has long stood as a beacon of hope for individuals and families in foreign countries fleeing violence, extreme hardships, and the fear of persecution. Our country offers humanitarian immigration relief options to the citizens of foreign nations in need of aid so that they can live out their lives without fear of physical harm, torture, and other forms of personal or political persecution. Provided that the foreign nationals meet certain requirements, they may be able to come to the US, where they will find refuge and safety without fear of being deported back to their home countries. Unfortunately, however, the legal process for obtaining humanitarian relief can be complex, involving numerous forms that must be submitted, evidence that must be gathered, and immigration reviews that must be conducted. When going through the process of humanitarian immigration, it’s strongly recommended that you seek the professional legal representation of an attorney well-versed in these matters.

Our Pennsylvania-based law firm, led by compassionate immigration lawyer Mahsa Mohkamkar, has years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the various humanitarian immigration laws of the United States, making us highly qualified legal representatives for your case. When you come to our firm to discuss your questions and concerns with the attorney and her staff, you can rest assured that we have your best interests at heart and that we will explore all options to help you successfully apply for humanitarian immigration relief.

Depending on your unique circumstances, several types of humanitarian aid may be available to you, including asylum or refugee status, VAWA protections, and benefits afforded to victims of specific crimes, such as human trafficking. To learn more about your options before you enter immigration court, please get in touch with our law office to schedule your initial consultation with the attorney and her legal team today.

How is Humanitarian Relief Provided Under U.S. Immigration Laws?

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides relief to immigrants and green card holders in need of humanitarian assistance from our country.

Some of the ways that humanitarian relief can be provided to immigrants and lawful permanent residents include the following:

• Benefits to victims of domestic violence, as well as to the victims of specific crimes
• Cancellation of removal from the country for specific eligible immigrants
• Establishing special protections, such as status adjustments and limited travel authorizations for specific individuals
• Extending deadlines for an individual’s immigration status or visa expiration date if the immigrant is unable to meet the deadline due to a natural disaster
• Issuing work authorization permits
• Providing asylum to refugees fleeing their homelands due to a well-founded fear of persecution
• Reinstating family immigration petitions where the sponsor passes away unexpectedly
• The existence of special parole programs for individuals coming from specific nations
• Waiving necessary fees for certain immigration proceedings
• The ability to let certain family members join an applicant in a humanitarian relief effort

If you need assistance with applying for a humanitarian visa or if your visa has been denied and you wish to file an immigration appeal, our firm is ready to defend your rights and help you seek a favorable outcome.

What Immigration Legal Services Do We Provide to Those Seeking Humanitarian Aid in the U.S.?

Whether you are fleeing your home country or trying to halt deportation proceedings that would result in your return to your homeland, you may have various immigration options available that can provide humanitarian support. Our Pennsylvania law office has extensive experience representing clients in various immigration legal issues, including humanitarian immigration.

Among the many immigration services we provide are the following:

Asylum

Individuals who have faced persecution or have a well-founded fear of future persecution, based on their skin color, religion, nationality, politics, or membership in a specific social group, may qualify for asylum in the United States of America. Our law firm would be proud to assist your case by gathering valuable evidence, seeking witness statements, and presenting compelling legal arguments on your behalf in immigration court.

Defensive Asylum in Deportation Proceedings

When an individual is placed in removal proceedings before immigration court officials, they may have the option to file for defensive asylum with the help of their immigration attorney.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Individuals who came to the United States as children and meet specific eligibility requirements may qualify for the DACA program. Generally, DACA recipients are provided with temporary protection from deportation, as well as the opportunity to pursue an education and secure employment. Our firm can help you renew your DACA registration and assist you in other legal matters related to your case.

Humanitarian Parole

When an individual or family must enter the United States immediately due to an urgent matter, such as a fear of violence or disaster, they may potentially qualify for humanitarian parole. An experienced immigration attorney can assist you with your humanitarian parole application.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Children who have been abandoned, neglected, or abused by their parents may potentially qualify for special immigrant juvenile status, which can allow them to apply for future lawful permanent residency within the country. These cases are incredibly delicate and require compassionate legal counsel, which we are proud to provide.

T Visas

T visas are provided to the victims of human trafficking operations who have assisted law enforcement and the prosecution or investigation of the criminal perpetrators. T visa applicants must be able to establish that they would experience extreme hardships if they were removed from the United States or that their very presence and entry into the country is because they were the victim of human trafficking.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

TPS is a limited form of immigration status that protects qualifying individuals who reside within the United States during periods of disaster or emergencies within their home countries. As the name suggests, TPS is temporary and is intended to protect foreign nationals during times of civil unrest, war, violence, or natural disasters, until they have a safe path back to their home countries. Depending on the circumstances, we can also assist you in applying for an extension of your temporary status.

U Visas

Victims of specific qualifying crimes that have occurred within the United States may be eligible to apply for a U visa. Those who have met the various requirements, such as demonstrating that they have suffered extreme physical or emotional harm as a result of the criminal act and showing a willingness to assist law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting the crime, may be eligible to receive a U visa with the assistance of our attorney.

VAWA Self-Petitions

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers protections to individuals who have experienced extreme cruelty, domestic violence, or other types of battery at the hands of a green card holder or someone with United States citizenship. Unlike other forms of sponsored immigration, VAWA allows applicants to self-petition without the approval or knowledge of their abusers. Although the act mentions women by name, it also extends these protections to men and children.

Who May Be Eligible for Humanitarian Support in the United States?

There are strict eligibility requirements for those seeking humanitarian immigration relief in the United States. Additionally, there are several different types of humanitarian support, and you may not qualify for all, but you may qualify for some.

Asylum seekers must demonstrate well-founded fears of persecution based on protected characteristics such as race, nationality, political opinions, religious beliefs, or memberships in particular social groups. Individuals seeking asylum must apply within one year of entering the United States (though there may be certain exceptions) and provide convincing evidence of persecution.

Although similar in many ways to asylum status, those seeking refugee status have additional requirements that must be met to prove eligibility in their humanitarian immigration cases. Refugees must be referred for resettlement by the UN Refugee Agency or by a U.S. Embassy and then undergo thorough background checks and interviews.

Individuals fleeing torture or the likelihood of future torture must demonstrate the likelihood of this violence being visited upon them if they are removed from America and returned to their homeland during deportation proceedings. If successful, immigrants may be able to receive protection against torture.

Those seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) must be foreign nationals from a designated country and meet specific residency or continuous physical presence requirements.

Applicants hoping to obtain benefits from special immigrant juvenile status must obtain state court orders finding that they have been abandoned, neglected, or abused. Furthermore, they must also demonstrate that returning to their home country is not in their best interests and could negatively impact their physical and mental health.

To help prove eligibility, our humanitarian immigration attorney will also work to gather evidence, acquire the necessary documentation, and help you provide credible testimony before an immigration judge. In some cases, witness affidavits, medical records, and personal statements may also be valuable to your cause.

Can Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Other Humanitarian Immigrants Obtain Green Cards?

Asylees, refugees, and others who have benefited from America’s humanitarian immigration system may eventually be eligible to apply for green cards, thereby becoming lawful permanent residents of the country.

Several strict eligibility requirements must be met for an individual to be eligible to apply for lawful permanent residency in the United States. To learn more, we encourage hopeful applicants to contact our law firm for legal guidance.

Contact Our Law Firm to Request a Consultation with an Experienced Pennsylvania Humanitarian Immigration Lawyer Today

Asylum seekers, refugees, and others seeking protection and safe harbor within the United States of America are strongly encouraged to obtain the humanitarian immigration legal assistance of an experienced attorney. Our firm has extensive experience in these practice areas, and we would be proud to lend our knowledge to you as your legal counsel in hopes of helping you achieve a better life for yourself and your loved ones within the United States.

To learn more about the benefits of retaining our immigration legal services, please contact us to schedule a no-obligation case evaluation with the attorney and her legal staff today.

You can contact our Pennsylvania law office at (610) 686-3949.