Political Asylum

At the Robertson Immigration Law Firm, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, we provide legal services for foreign nationals who suffer persecution and fear that they may be killed for their beliefs, if they remain in their home country.

The Refugee Act passed in 1981 has provisions for granting asylum or status as a refugee to foreign nationals who fear persecution based on race, religion, politics or social issues. The Refugee Act covers individuals who are living in other countries and those who may already be residing in the United States.

Refugees and individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. fall into the category of Refugee Status and Political Asylum. The difference between a refugee and an asylee is the application for Refugee status is done outside the applicant's home country, while the asylee can apply while in the United States.

There are qualifications and application procedures that must be carefully followed to obtain status as a refugee or an asylee.