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ASYLUM REPRESENTATION & Testimony Preparation SERVICES
Kennedy Law understands the consequences of seeking asylum. A grant of asylum allows a person to live and work in the United States and, after one year, apply for lawful permanent residence. Careful preparation is critical to establishing credible testimony and a clear, consistent record.
Dedicated, ExPERIENCED Asylum Representation
Kennedy Law provides asylum representation for individuals seeking protection in the United States. Our practice covers affirmative asylum cases before USCIS, defensive asylum claims in Immigration Court, asylum interview and testimony preparation, and appeals, motions to reopen, and post-denial strategy before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). We help clients who fear persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, and who may also qualify for withholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). We stay current on the developments shaping asylum eligibility, including the vacatur of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways (CLP) rule — the "asylum transit ban" — in East Bay Sanctuary Covenant v. Trump, and the nationwide restart of asylum adjudications following Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. USCIS. Whether you are filing a new asylum application, preparing to testify, or challenging an asylum denial, Kennedy Law builds careful, well-documented cases designed to establish credibility and meet the legal standards for protection.
Update: DHS Formalizes Direct Referral of Some Affirmative Asylum Cases to Immigration COURT
July 28, 2026: A new DHS interim final rule expressly authorizes USCIS to refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to immigration court without first interviewing the applicant. Similar referrals were already occurring in some cases before the rule took effect, including in early July 2026.
The rule now formalizes and broadens that practice for pending and future cases involving the one-year filing deadline, asylum bars, discretionary concerns, or perceived weaknesses in the claim. USCIS is not required to issue an RFE before referral.
Kennedy Law can help YOU TESTIFY
Many of the people we help are navigating the immigration system while coping with trauma, uncertainty, and the difficulty of explaining deeply personal experiences in a legal setting.
Kennedy Law believes that every human being is created b’tzelem Elohim, in the image of G-d. That means every voice carries a spark of the divine, including yours, including those we find hardest to hear.
Our Client Testimony Package includes:
- Our written guide How to Testify in an Asylum Case
- A mock interview to help you refine answers to difficult questions.
- A follow-up review to strengthen consistency, & confidence.
Our role is to ensure that their cases are carefully prepared, clearly presented, and supported by strong legal advocacy. To assist clients in this process, Kennedy Law developed a guidebook titled How to Testify in an Asylum Case. The guide teaches clients:
- How immigration officers and judges evaluate credibility and testimony
- How to organize complex or traumatic experiences into a clear and believable narrative
- How to organize events in a way you can remember and decision-makers can understand
- How to answer probing or difficult questions most effectively
- How to avoid creating inconsistencies
- How to manage anxiety and remain focused during high-pressure interviews and hearings
- How thoughtful preparation strengthens credibility and the overall record of the case
Asylum Services
3 Levels of Asylum Representation
Kennedy Law offers three levels of asylum representation: full representation before USCIS and the Immigration Court, asylum interview and testimony preparation, and appeals or motions to reopen after an asylum denial.
What's Changed: UPDATES TO Asylum in 2026
Understanding What is Asylum
KENNEDY LAW HELPS YOU DELIVER CREDIBILITY
CAREFUL PREPARATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Many asylum cases are denied even when the applicant has experienced serious harm. Cases often fail because the claim is unclear, inconsistent, incomplete, or poorly structured. Immigration officers and judges must evaluate whether the testimony, written application, and supporting evidence form a consistent and reliable account of what happened, why it happened, and why the applicant cannot safely return home. Credibility is often central to that decision.
Asylum testimony can be difficult. Many applicants must describe traumatic experiences, explain events that occurred years earlier, and answer detailed questions under pressure.
Common problems that can weaken an asylum case include:
- Inconsistencies between the written application and testimony
- Declarations that do not clearly explain what happened
- Difficulty explaining how the harm relates to a protected ground
- Gaps in documentation or country-conditions evidence
- Misunderstanding how asylum officers and immigration judges evaluate testimony
At Kennedy Law, we prepare asylum cases with a structured process designed to present a clear narrative, consistent documentation, and testimony that accurately reflects the client’s experiences.
Our preparation includes detailed declaration drafting, careful organization of evidence, review for inconsistencies, and thorough preparation for asylum interviews and immigration court hearings.
We help clients:
- Present their story clearly, truthfully, and with meaningful supporting details
- Describe past harm and explain fears of future persecution
- Explain police inaction or the government’s failure to provide protection
- Structure testimony so that key events are presented clearly and logically
- Connect personal testimony with supporting evidence and relevant country conditions
- Prepare for questioning at USCIS asylum interviews or immigration court hearings
- Address inconsistencies, omissions, or gaps in documentation
We use trauma-informed preparation techniques to help clients organize memories, identify key events, and explain their experiences with clarity and dignity.
Kennedy Law works closely with clients to build strong, honest, and well-supported asylum cases that reflect their experiences and meet the legal standards required for protection. You do not have to tell your story alone.
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