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Asylum Attorneys in Hollywood, FL

Seeking PRotection? We Help Clients File for Asylum in the U.S.

When a person has faced persecution or fears of persecution in their native country, they may be able to file for asylum. Asylum is when a foreign national is granted protected in another country if they fear that they would be in extreme danger should they return home. If you are interested in applying for asylum, you must already be in the United States at the time of the request. It is very important that you hire a Hollywood asylum lawyer to represent you and guide you in the complex legal process of applying for asylum and gaining safety.


Seeking asylum for you or a family member? Reach out online or call (888) 340-8424
Our asylum attorneys in Hollywood are ready to protect you. We speak Spanish.


Benefits of Asylum

After you are granted asylum, you will be able to apply for benefits related to immigration as well as receive government benefits and services. For example, your spouse and children will be entitled to "derivative" grant of asylum. If they were included in your asylum application and they are already in the U.S. they will automatically receive asylum. If they are overseas or not included in your application, you may file a petition to obtain asylum for them.

Other benefits of asylum include:

  • Access to Refugee Resettlement Agency (RRA) which helps you adjust to life in the U.S.
  • Automatic eligibility to work in the U.S. without an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
  • Ability to apply for a Social Security card.
  • Ability to obtain an ID card or driver's license.
  • Ability to apply for a green card 1 year after asylum is granted.
  • and more

Am I Eligible for Asylum?

When you request asylum, you must also be able to prove that you are in danger of being harmed or prosecuted. At Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A., our team truly cares about your safety and your future and we are here to help provide you with sound legal advice. We are qualified to review all of the details of your immigration case and analyze the best course of action for your asylum request.

If you have been persecuted for any of the following, you may be eligible for asylum:

  • Political opinion
  • Religion
  • Social group affiliations
  • Race
  • Nationality

What Counts as Persecution?

In immigration law, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) does not provide specifics on what persecution actually is except for in a situation that involves a “coercive population control program” where the individual is “forced to abort a pregnancy or to undergo involuntary sterilization”. Otherwise, persecution, means that the applicant must be able to prove that the threats are so severe they will occur no matter what part of the country they are living in; it is a nationwide threat and they cannot avoid it by relocating to another part of the country.

Below are some examples of persecution:

  • Discrimination
  • Threats of harm
  • Mental, emotional, or psychological harm
  • Physical violence
  • Violations of human rights
  • Disproportionate punishment for a crime
  • Unlawful detention
  • Torture

Consult a Trusted Asylum Lawyer in Hollywood

In the time Garcia, Miranda & Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. has been in practice, we have won a number of awards including the "Top Attorney for Immigration" by Avvo. If you or someone you love need to seek asylum, our asylum attorneys are here for you and are dedicated to protecting you and your rights.


If you have any questions, call our Hollywood or Miami locations to schedule a consultation with our experienced asylum attorney in Florida. Our services are available in Spanish!
Hollywood: (888) 340-8424
Miami: (305) 676-8634

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At Garcia, Miranda & Gonzalez-Rua, P.A., we have more than 50 years of combined legal experience to our name. Our team is comprised of legal professionals who draw on unique backgrounds – including former experience as an immigration prosecutor, immigration judge, and Managing Attorney of the CLS. We have prevailed in some of the toughest immigration matters due to our creativity, patience, and genuine compassion. We are truly invested in the success of your case.

About Garcia, Miranda & Gonzalez-Rua, P.A.

Why Choose Us?

  • Former Judge & Prosecutor on Your Side

    Mr. Miranda is among a premier group of immigration attorneys with experience as a former immigration prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge.

  • Full-Service Immigration Law Firm

    We have extensive experience handling all types of immigration matters and can successfully represent you before various federal immigration agencies.

  • Over 50 Years of Combined Experience

    The team at Garcia, Miranda & Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. has more than 50 years of combined legal experience. We have the knowledge and ability to handle all types of immigration matters.

  • Serving Clients Throughout South Florida

    We have offices in Hollywood and Miami, Florida. No matter what your case involves, we can help guide your steps anywhere in the South Florida region.