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Any person in the U.S. who can demonstrate that they have been persecuted or have a credible fear of persecution in their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
You must apply within one year (365 days) of your arrival in the U.S., unless you can demonstrate exceptional circumstances or changes in your situation that justify the delay.
You must show that you face persecution or a credible fear of persecution for reasons of:
- Race
- Religion
- Nationality
- Political opinion
- Belonging to a particular social group (e.g., victims of gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ community, former gang members under certain conditions, etc.)
- You file Form I-589 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the EOIR immigration court, as appropriate.
- You attend an asylum interview with a USCIS officer or face proceedings before an immigration judge if you are in removal proceedings.
- USCIS or the court makes a decision based on your case and the evidence presented.
Yes. You can include your spouse and unmarried children under 21 who are in the U.S. on your application.
If USCIS denies you asylum, your case may be referred to an immigration judge, who will review your application again. If the judge also denies your asylum application, you can appeal the decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and, ultimately, to a federal court.
Yes, you can work while your asylum application is being processed, but only if you meet certain requirements.
you must wait 150 days after filing your asylum application (Form I-589) before you can apply for a work permit (Form I-765). Once you apply, if approved, you will receive a Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which will allow you to work legally in the U.S
If you already have a work permit and it's about to expire, you can renew it while your asylum application is pending
It can vary. In some cases, it can take months or years due to the backlog of cases in the immigration system.
- Remain in the U.S. legally while your case is pending.
- Apply for a work permit after 150 days.
- Access some social benefits if you qualify.
- Not be deported while your application is pending.
Not recommended. If you leave the U.S., your application may be considered abandoned. If you need to travel for an emergency, you must apply for travel authorization (Advance Parole) before leaving.
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