Talking Immigration

What is asylum? How does someone begin the process of seeking asylum and what do they have to prove? What are the wait times and fees? Is asylum a permanent status? Guest: Heidi Cerneka, Immigration Attorney with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center

Show Notes

What is asylum?
Is someone seeking asylum the same as a refugee?
When did the US begin to accept asylum seekers?
How does someone seeking asylum begin the process and what do they have to prove?
What are the wait times and is there a fee for asylum?
Can families apply together?
Do asylum seekers have a right to an attorney?
Is asylum a permanent status?

Guest: Heidi Cerneka, Immigration Attorney with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center

What is Talking Immigration?

Interviews with immigration experts to talk about how US immigration actually works.