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Godoy Law P.A. is a Hialeah Gardens-based immigration law firm led by attorney Hilmarys Godoy-Villard, Esq., who holds a Juris Doctor and a tax law certificate from St. Thomas University School of Law. The firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complex landscape of U.S. immigration law, with a focus on asylum, family immigration, permanent residency and naturalization, the Cuban Adjustment Act, waivers, VAWA, and T-Visas. Godoy Law emphasizes personalized strategies, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication at every stage of the immigration journey.
You may qualify for asylum if you have suffered past persecution or have a well-founded fear of future persecution in your home country on account of your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. You generally must apply within one year of your last arrival in the United States, although exceptions may apply.
Affirmative asylum is filed directly with USCIS by someone who is not in removal proceedings, and the case is decided by an asylum officer after an interview. Defensive asylum is raised as a defense against deportation before an immigration judge in immigration court.
Asylum processing times vary widely depending on the type of case, the asylum office or immigration court handling it, and current backlogs. Some cases are decided within months, while others can take several years to reach a final decision.
Yes. Asylum applicants generally become eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after their case has been pending for a required waiting period. Our team helps you file the work authorization application as soon as you qualify.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 who are in the United States can typically be included as derivatives on your application. If they are abroad, you may petition to bring them to the United States after asylum is granted using Form I-730.
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