Palestinian Asylum

Helping Palestinians Fleeing Persecution, Occupation, and War Seek Protection in the United States

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Your Voice. Your Case. Your Right to Asylum.

At Naser Immigration Law, LLC, a significant portion of our work is dedicated to helping Palestinians seek asylum in the United States. As a Palestinian-American immigration attorney, I’ve made it my mission to fight for our community—especially in this time of crisis. Whether you’re fleeing violence in Gaza, settler attacks in the West Bank, or political persecution by the Palestinian Authority, my firm is here to guide you through the legal process and build the strongest case possible.

FAQs

  • To win asylum in the U.S., you must prove:

    1. You are unable or unwilling to return to your home country (or territory, like the West Bank or Gaza);

    2. You fear persecution, or have already suffered persecution;

    3. That persecution is because of your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

    Asylum is not limited to government violence. You may qualify if the government is unwilling or unable to protect you from private actors—such as extremist settlers or militant groups. See ‘Grounds’ sections for more information.

  • Since October 2023, Gaza has faced unprecedented destruction and violence. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed, including thousands of children. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled. Hospitals, schools, and refugee camps have been bombed. Gaza is unlivable.

    If you are a Gazan who entered the United States—or are currently at the U.S. border—you may have a strong claim for asylum based on:

    1. Widespread targeting of civilians and infrastructure;

    2. Inability to return to a destroyed home or neighborhood;

    3. Fear of death, torture, or arbitrary imprisonment if forced to return;

    4. Collective punishment, including denial of food, water, and medical care;

    5. Imputed political opinion, based simply on being from Gaza.

    We are now helping many Gazans present asylum claims grounded in the genocide, collective punishment, and indiscriminate violence they have experienced. These are real, actionable asylum claims supported by both international law and country conditions.

  • Many Palestinians are considered stateless, and U.S. law recognizes that you may still be eligible for asylum even if you lack formal citizenship. Whether you were born in Gaza, the West Bank, or in a refugee camp in Lebanon or Jordan, we can help you present your asylum claim clearly and persuasively.

  • We are not just an immigration law firm—we are part of the community. We understand the history, the politics, and the trauma that many Palestinians carry. Our approach is personal, strategic, and rooted in justice.

    1. We’ve helped Palestinians from Gaza, Nablus, Hebron, Jerusalem, Ramallah, and refugee camps around the region.

    2. We fight every day for people facing deportation, delayed interviews, or denials.

    3. We know how to document your story, connect it to country conditions, and push back on biased or incomplete USCIS assessments.

Common Grounds for Seeking Asylum

The asylum process for Palestinians fleeing persecution involves submitting Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Alongside the form, applicants must provide detailed written testimony and supporting documentation—translated into English if needed—to establish credible fear and the basis for asylum under U.S. law.

 

  • Palestinians living under Israeli occupation often face arbitrary detention, torture, home demolitions, and violence from both state forces and settlers.

    Examples of valid claims include:

    1. Young men or activists detained, beaten, or tortured by the Israeli military;

    2. Villagers attacked by armed settlers, often with no response or protection from Israeli police;

    3. Families displaced by demolitions or facing daily harassment in East Jerusalem, Hebron, or Nablus;

    4. Palestinians targeted because of political speech, protests, or social media posts.

    You may be eligible for asylum based on political opinion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group, such as youth targeted for resisting occupation or people wrongly accused of affiliation with militant groups.

  • The PA has a long record of political repression in the West Bank. If you were detained, tortured, or threatened because of your political views, speech, or activism, or if you belong to a rival faction or family, you may qualify for asylum on the basis of imputed political opinion or actual political opinion.

    We’ve helped Palestinians targeted by the PA for:

    1. Criticizing government corruption or human rights abuses;

    2. Belonging to opposition political parties;

    3. Exposing collaboration between the PA and Israeli forces.

  • In Gaza, many face danger not only from war but also from internal repression by Hamas or other factions.

    You may qualify for asylum if:

    1. You were detained or tortured by Hamas for political reasons;

    2. You belong to a persecuted minority group (such as LGBTQ+ individuals or religious minorities);

    3. You’ve been targeted by militias or accused of collaboration.

    Even if you’ve never been arrested, a credible fear of future persecution may be enough to win your case.

Contact Us for a Confidential Case Review

If you are a Palestinian who fears returning home due to violence, repression, or war, we want to help you find safety. At Naser Immigration Law, we take the time to listen, to understand your story, and to build a strong case grounded in law and truth.

Call us today or fill out the contact form to schedule a confidential consultation. Whether you’re already in the U.S., newly arrived, or helping a loved one still abroad—we are here to help.