Protection for People Facing Fear, Violence, or Abuse
Some immigration cases are not really about paperwork. They are about safety, survival, and staying out of harm's way. If you have fled persecution, violence, trafficking, domestic abuse, or crime — or you are living in the United States because going home is not safe — there may be a humanitarian immigration option available to you.
At Kanu & Associates, P.C.we help vulnerable individuals and families seek protection through asylum and other humanitarian remedies. Our firm brings more than two decades of legal experience to these cases, and we handle them the way they deserve to be handled: carefully, confidentially, and with real attention to the details that decide outcomes.
We can assist with:
- Affirmative asylum applications with USCIS
- Defensive asylum in immigration court
- Withholding of removal
- Protection under the Convention Against Torture
- VAWA self-petitions
- U visa matters
- T visa matters
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- Humanitarian parole strategy
- Immigration court representation before EOIR
- Work permit applications connected to qualifying humanitarian cases
- Responses to Requests for Evidence
Asylum Claims: Telling Your Story the Right Way
Asylum may be available to people who fear persecution in their home country based on a protected ground. These are evidence-heavy cases. They call for a detailed personal statement, supporting documents, country conditions research, and preparation that holds up under questioning from an asylum officer or an immigration judge.
Most people have never had to put the worst parts of their life into a legal filing. That is where we come in. We help clients tell their story clearly and in order, then organize the supporting evidence so it reinforces the account instead of raising new questions. Whether your case is affirmative before USCIS or defensive in immigration court, the preparation is what carries it.
Our firm also handles related forms of protection — withholding of removal and relief under the Convention Against Torture — which can matter when asylum itself is barred or complicated by timing or prior history.
VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Not every humanitarian case starts with a border crossing. Some immigrants qualify for protection because of abuse, crime victimization, or trafficking that happened to them here.
VAWA self-petitions may help certain spouses, children, or parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who have experienced abuse. Importantly, the petition is filed without the abuser's involvement.
U visas may help certain victims of qualifying crimes who assist law enforcement. T visas may help certain victims of human trafficking. Both require documentation that can be difficult to gather, and both benefit from a lawyer who knows what the agency is looking for.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status may help certain young people who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents and need protection in the United States. SIJS cases often involve filings in state court as well as with immigration authorities, so planning carefully and acting quickly both matter — particularly as a child approaches an age cutoff.
Every one of these cases is sensitive. They require confidentiality, careful handling, and strong documentation. We treat them accordingly.
Compassionate Representation for Sensitive Cases
Humanitarian immigration cases usually come wrapped in trauma, fear, family separation, and a personal history nobody wants to repeat out loud. We approach these cases with compassion and respect, and we take the time to explain what is happening at each stage so you are never guessing.
Dr. Kanu is admitted to practice in Arizona, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico. He serves as a Board Member of the State Bar of Arizona's Immigration Law Section, and was named one of the Top 20 Solo Practitioners in Arizona by the State Bar of Arizona in 2012. The firm holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 152 reviews.
The very best Immigration attorney out there. Excellent and very exceptional. What sets Dr. Kanu apart is his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to his clients' success.
If you or someone you love needs protection through asylum or another humanitarian program, we can help you understand your options and prepare your case with care. Call (602) 324-5320 or email solomon@kanulaw.com to schedule a consultation. Our office is at 15150 W Pk Pl Ste 215-2064, Goodyear, AZ 85395, and we are open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.