Who Is Eligible For Asylum And How Might I Apply?
Asylum may be granted to people who are arriving in or already physically present in the United States. To apply for asylum in the United States, you may ask for asylum at a port-of-entry (airport, seaport, or border crossing), or file Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, at the appropriate Service Center within one year of your arrival in the United States. You may apply for asylum regardless of your immigration status, whether you are in the United States legally or illegally.
You must apply for asylum within one year of your last arrival in the United States, but you may apply for asylum later than one year if there are changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances directly related to your failure to file within one year.
Other Seeking Asylum in the USA FAQs
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How Do I Obtain Refugee Status?
A: U.S. immigration law provides for giving refugee status and asylum status to persons who have a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, … More -
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How Will The Asylum Officer Make The Decision About Whether To Grant Me Asylum?
A: The Asylum Officer will evaluate your testimony, the information you provide on your application, and any supplementary materials you submit to determine if you are a … More
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