Being served an eviction notice doesn’t mean you have to leave immediately. You have legal rights, and here’s how to protect them: ✅ 1. Understand the Eviction Type Pay-or-quit notice : For unpaid rent Cure-or-quit notice : For lease violations No-fault notice : For owner use, renovations, etc. ✅ 2. Review the Lease and Notice Check the lease terms and whether the landlord followed the proper legal process. Any violation on their part can help your case. ✅ 3. Respond on Time In most states, you have 3 to 10 days to respond. If you ignore the notice, you could lose automatically. ✅ 4. Prepare for Court You may have a hearing in housing court. Bring: The lease Rent receipts Photos/emails proving your claims ✅ 5. Legal Defenses to Eviction Landlord did not maintain habitable conditions Retaliatory eviction Discrimination ✅ 6. Seek Legal Aid Look for local tenant advocacy organizations or free legal clinics. Conclusion: Evictions c...
If you were granted asylum in the U.S., you can apply for a green card (permanent residency) one year after receiving asylum. Here's a step-by-step overview:
✅ 1. Meet Eligibility Criteria
You must:
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Have been physically present in the U.S. for at least one year after asylum was granted
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Still qualify as an asylee or a derivative
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Not have resettled in another country
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Be admissible to the U.S.
✅ 2. Prepare Form I-485
Complete Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). Include:
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Proof of asylum status (I-94 or asylum approval notice)
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Passport-sized photos
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Government-issued ID
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Medical exam report (Form I-693)
✅ 3. Pay the Fees
As of 2025, the I-485 fee is approximately $1,225, which includes biometric services.
✅ 4. Submit Your Application
Send your complete package to the address listed on the USCIS website for asylum-based green card applicants.
✅ 5. Biometrics Appointment
USCIS will schedule a fingerprinting appointment for background checks.
✅ 6. Await a Decision
Processing can take 8–14 months. You may or may not be called for an interview. If approved, you will receive your 10-year green card in the mail.
✅ 7. What Comes Next?
After 4 years as an asylee + LPR, you may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.
Conclusion:
The transition from asylum to green card is an important milestone. Follow each step carefully to avoid delays.
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