Asylum

New Haven and Danbury, Connecticut Asylum Lawyers

Asylum and related statuses like withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture are available to individuals who have suffered persecution or torture in their home countries or who fear they would be persecuted upon return to their countries. while these are very challenging applications, at the Law Offices of Michael Boyle our attorneys are skilled in helping asylum applicants properly document a history of persecution to support their case.

We have worked with asylum seekers from many countries, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Syria, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Our attorneys and most of our staff speak Spanish and Portuguese. We will work hard to prepare your asylum application, statement and supporting documents carefully and within filing deadlines. Timely filing is fundamental to a successful application and to having a chance to obtain work authorization.

Temporary Protected Status

If you have suffered a natural disaster in your country or you have been displaced, you may be able to obtain Temporary Protected Status (TPS). You will be protected from removal so long as the dangerous conditions within your country exist. You can also apply for work authorization with TPS.

Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting those fleeing persecution or conflict. Contact us today for help.

Throughout the process we will remain dedicated to your needs. Our attorneys are sensitive to the social and cultural difficulties you may face in leaving your own country and coming to the United States. From the initiation of your case through its final resolution, you can trust that our attorneys will work hard to protect your rights.

U.N. Convention Against Torture

The U.N. Convention Against Torture in an instrument of the United Nations that aims to prevent torture around the world and protect human rights. This law can provide protection for those who legitimately fear torture, but who do not qualify for asylum.