Asylum means that you’re able to seek refuge from persecution in another country. Basically, is when you’re protected legally from going back to your home country. Asylum is possible if you have been persecuted because of your nationality, religion, race, political opinion, and a membership with a specific group. When you are granted asylum, you’re actively seeking protection from being deported once you’ve entered the country. In the case of the United States, you’re able to apply for asylum when you’re outside of the country as well aBeing a US citizen has many advantages, the main one being you get to live in the United States. While not perfect (no country or government is), the United States offers many freedoms and advantages over other countries. From great educational opportunities to a robust economy with well-paying jobs, the United States attracts many applicants for citizenship.

The path to citizenship can take many different routes; routes that many aren’t even aware of. Though it logically goes without saying that those born on American soil are automatic U.S. citizens, many people are unaware of other circumstances that make them a legal citizen of this country. At Zohar Law Firm, we have helped thousands understand their status while advocating and supporting their legal rights as citizens of the United States.

Though it seems as if proving or obtaining citizenship is a highly complex issue, there are actually only four ways that one can be recognized as a legal citizen of the United States.

1. Those who were born in the U.S. or within one of its territories.
2. Those who were born to U.S. citizens.
3. Those who obtained their citizenship through the naturalization process.
4. Those minors whose parents obtained citizenship through naturalization.

There are some out there who may not realize that they qualify for United States citizenship. Zohar Law is an immigration law firm in New York. We understand the complexities of United States immigration law and can help you determine if you may be eligible for US citizenship. We offer free consultations where we can discuss with you your background, your heritage, and other extenuating circumstances, such as marriages, that may impact your application for US citizenship. By representing the rights of both those seeking citizenship and those establishing their rights as citizens, our legal team focuses on the unique challenges of the individual immigrant.

Find out more about your legal rights and what U.S. citizenship can mean for you and your family by calling an immigration attorney for a personal consultation now. Learn more immigration information and how to obtain an immigrant visa by checking out the services we provide or by callings when you’ve entered the country illegally. If you’re afraid to return to your home country for whatever reason – whether it’s past crimes or because of persecution – you’re able to apply for asylum in the United States. However, keep in mind that not every status is granted and guaranteed, it’s best if you take the time to talk to an immigration attorney for more immigration information.