Asylum Lawyer in Las Vegas

Last updated: July 2026.

Husna Alikhan, Esq., LL.M has practiced immigration law for more than two decades and has been an AILA member since 2004. Alikhan Law Office helps people who fear returning to their home country seek protection in the United States. We represent clients in all 50 states, with consultations available by Zoom or in person.

What Asylum Protects

Asylum is protection for people who have suffered persecution, or who fear persecution, in their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. If you are granted asylum, you may live and work in the United States, petition for certain family members, and later apply for a green card.

The One-Year Filing Deadline

In general, you must apply for asylum within one year of your last arrival in the United States. There are limited exceptions for changed or extraordinary circumstances, but the deadline is strict, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible rather than wait.

Affirmative and Defensive Asylum

If you are not in removal proceedings, we file an affirmative application with USCIS and prepare you for an interview. If you are already in immigration court, we present a defensive application to the judge. Either way, a well-documented, consistent case is what makes the difference, and we prepare yours carefully.

From Asylum to a Green Card

One year after asylum is granted, you may apply for a green card through adjustment of status. Alikhan Law Office can guide you from your first application through your green card and, in time, naturalization.

Talk to an Attorney First

For the best outcome, have an attorney prepare and file your case from the start. Schedule a Zoom or in-person consultation on our online calendar, call (702) 374-6619, or email info@alikhanlaw.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. In most cases you must apply within one year of your last entry into the United States. Limited exceptions exist for changed or extraordinary circumstances, but you should not count on them. Speak with an attorney as early as possible.

Affirmative asylum is filed with USCIS when you are not in removal proceedings, and it involves an interview. Defensive asylum is presented to an immigration judge when you are in removal proceedings. We handle both.

You may apply for a work permit after your application has been pending for a required waiting period. We track that timing and file for work authorization as soon as you are eligible.

One year after you are granted asylum, you may apply for a green card through adjustment of status. We prepare that application and address any issues from your record.

Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may often be included in your case or follow to join you. Tell us about your family at the start so we can protect everyone together.