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How to Apply for Asylum in the United States: Complete 2026 Guide

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Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… If you have fled persecution and are now in the United States, understanding how to apply for asylum in the […]

EAD Automatic Extension Ended: New Rules For L-2, H-4, And Asylum Applicants

A man examines a paper while looking at his forehead, contemplating the end of EAD automatic extensions and new regulations.

Written by Jonathan Aftalion, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Aftalion Law Group (UCLA BA, Wisconsin JD, Witwatersrand LLM, dual CA + NY licensure, Super Lawyers Rising Stars) Home Blogs Immigration 10 Ways Immigration Attorneys Protect Immigrants… For years, renewing an Employment Authorization Document felt like a paperwork problem, not a job-security problem. If you filed on […]

Defensive Asylum Application with Immigration Court

Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, placed on an American flag background, symbolizing the defensive asylum application process with immigration court.

Navigating the complexity of immigration law can be challenging, especially for individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. The process can be very complex in California since many asylum seekers in Los Angeles must grasp the defensive asylum application with immigration court process and how it interacts with the immigration court system. Home Blogs Asylum Defensive […]

How Does the Asylum Process Work?

A father and daughter at an airport, holding hands beside their luggage, symbolizing the journey through the asylum process. Learn how the asylum process works with Aftalion Law Group.

Asylum in the United States protects people fleeing persecution in their home country. For many, it is the only path to safety when returning home would mean danger. Because of their large immigrant populations and strong legal aid systems, many asylum seekers travel to California and New York. The process can feel overwhelming. What should […]

What to Look for in an Asylum Lawyer in California?

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Finding the appropriate legal assistance is absolutely vital when negotiating the difficult asylum process. Knowing what to look for will help you much in your search for an “asylum lawyer near me” in California. Home Blogs Asylum What to Look for in an Asylum Lawyer in California? In this blog, we’ll explore: Expertise and Specialization […]