What is a derivative asylum application?
Sternhell: Someone who has been granted asylum also can make what is called a derivative asylum application on behalf of their immediate family who still may be living in the country from which they fled. If their family can find a way to leave that country, they would be entitled to asylum once they arrive in the United States. Our firm also participates in derivative asylum applications. Editor: Your clients may need the services of social service agencies when they arrive in the United States or while their applications are pending. Do you coordinate with social service agencies on behalf of your clients? Sternhell: There are several great organizations in New York that can help them with getting English lessons, job training or various other forms of assistance to help them make a successful transition to life in the United States. We try to ensure that our clients have the information they need to find those organizations. Frankel: Applicants for asylum are entitled to apply for w
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