Asylum Visa

The Refugee Program provides humanitarian protection for individuals outside the United States who are unable to return to their home country due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution. Unlike asylum (filed inside the U.S.), refugee status is processed through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) overseas. Successful applicants are admitted to the U.S. as refugees with a direct path to permanent residence.

Who is the Visa for?

Individuals outside their home country who cannot safely return because of persecution based on:

  • Race

  • Religion

  • Nationality

  • Political opinion

  • Membership in a particular social group

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be physically present in the U.S. (or at a U.S. port of entry).

  • Must file Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal) within 1 year of arrival (with limited exceptions).

  • Must demonstrate credible fear of persecution based on one of the five protected grounds.

  • Must not be barred (e.g., persecuted others, committed serious crimes, resettled in a third safe country).

Visa Duration

  • No set expiration – status is indefinite

  • Green card eligible after 1 year

  • Can be terminated if conditions change or eligibility is lost

Processing Time:

Varies significantly:

  • Affirmative asylum (filed with USCIS) may be scheduled within months to years.

  • Defensive asylum (raised in immigration court) depends on court backlogs.

Expedited processing may apply in urgent cases.

OpenSphere Services:

  • Personal declaration & country conditions research

  • Petition drafting (Form I-589 & evidence compilation)

  • RFE/NOID/court support

  • End-to-end legal guidance through asylum and adjustment of status

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

Is my personal information safe with you?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.