Political asylum in the USA
Turnkey preparation of a political asylum case in the USA: the account, the evidence, Form I-589, support. For those who face persecution in their home country.
- Any foreign national physically present in the USA may apply, regardless of how and when they entered the country or what their current immigration status is
Who it suits
- Any foreign national physically present in the USA may apply, regardless of how and when they entered the country or what their current immigration status is
- Relocators
- Families
- Remote specialists
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 are included in the application as dependants
Packages
Turnkey case
Turnkey preparation of a political asylum case in the USA: the account, the evidence, Form I-589, support. For those who face persecution in their home country.
Translation and adaptation of the account only
Translation and legal adaptation of the account for an asylum case. For those who run the case themselves but want the narrative properly drafted.
We fix the exact package after reviewing your case. You pay the expert directly.
The terms the expert works on
Prepares the documents and evidence file personally
Assembles and formats the whole package — from forms to achievement evidence for the petition — so it does not come back for rework.
Checks the case against USCIS requirements
Matches the documents to the specific visa category's criteria before filing, not after a denial.
Handles a Request for Evidence at no extra charge
If USCIS sends an RFE on the petition, prepares the response without an additional fee for the case itself.
A US immigration attorney runs the case
The petition is prepared and filed by a lawyer practising US immigration law, not an unlicensed consultant.
Names the price at the consultation, before work starts
The cost is quoted right after the case review — before the petition is drafted — and is not revised upward later, whatever happens along the way.
Matches the category to your profile
If the facts do not support one visa category, proposes the one the case actually fits, rather than forcing the filing into the category you asked for.
Deals with USCIS and the consulate directly
Responds to the agency's requests and prepares you for the interview personally, with no chain of intermediaries.
Residence permit in the US: comparing the options
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-1 student visa in the USA — School selection + I-20 + preparation | Applicants and students enrolling on a full-time programme in the USA, those who need help choosing an accredited school and arranging the I-20 | 1–4 months | from $1,190 |
| E-2 visa in the USA — Investor visa | Entrepreneurs who are citizens of countries with a treaty with the USA and are ready to run the business themselves, investors who have already invested, or are ready to invest, capital in an operating enterprise in the USA | 1–4 months | from $8,000 |
| L-1 visa in the USA — Manager transfer | Managers and key employees of companies opening an office or a branch in the USA, businesses with an existing related structure abroad and in the USA | 1–4 months | from $12,000 |
| O-1 talent visa in the USA | Academics, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs recognised in their field, those who already have a US employer or agent ready to file the petition | 1–4 months | from $12,500 |
| EB-1A green card in the USA — Extraordinary abilities | Academics, entrepreneurs and professionals with international recognition, those who can evidence extraordinary achievements without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | from $12,500 |
| Political asylum in the USAyou are here | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | Upon consultation |
What the service includes
| Choosing the basis that suits your case | |
| Preparing and filing the documents | |
| Support until the status is granted | |
| Government and visa fees— billed separately | |
| Flights and accommodation— billed separately |
Official terms
Financial requirement
Filing Form I-589 costs $100 (a fee introduced by H.R. 1 for applications from 22 July 2025, with no waiver). If the application is undecided for more than a year, an Annual Asylum Fee of $102 per calendar year is charged. Employment authorisation under category (c)(8) costs $560 on first filing and $275 on renewal. The family reunification petition (I-730) is filed free of charge
Timelines and rights
Review time
- Affirmative asylum — Form I-589 goes directly to USCIS, an asylum officer holds an interview and decides
- Defensive asylum — heard by an EOIR immigration judge where the person is already in removal proceedings
- The application must be filed within one year of the last entry, except in cases of proven changed or extraordinary circumstances
Right to work
If the application is undecided for more than 180 days, an employment authorisation document can be obtained (Form I-765 under category (c)(8), which can be filed 150 days after the asylum application). Once asylum is granted, the holder automatically has the right to work without a separate permit
Residence conditions
To apply, the person must be physically present in the USA, regardless of how or whether they entered lawfully. To move to permanent resident status, at least 1 year of continuous physical presence in the USA after the grant of asylum is required
Documents and programme requirements
- 1International passport
- 2Proof of income or of the qualifying basis
What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship
Route to permanent residence
After 1 year of physical presence in the USA following the grant of asylum, the holder may file Form I-485 for a green card. The date permanent resident status is granted is backdated by 1 year from the date the I-485 is approved
Route to citizenship
Naturalisation comes after 5 years of continuous residence as a permanent resident. Since the green card date is backdated by 1 year, the citizenship application can in practice be filed about 4 years after the I-485 is approved
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