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I-589, Application for Asylum. START HERE - Type or print in black ink. See the instructions for information about eligibility and how to complete and file this application. There is no filing fee for this application.
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Apr 9, 2024 · Use this form to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal (formerly called “withholding of deportation”). You may file for asylum if you are physically in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen.
This application is used to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal (formerly called "withholding of deportation"). This application may also be used to apply for protection under the Convention Against Torture.
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Sep 7, 2023 · When you submit Form I-589, you no longer need to submit a passport-style photo, multiple copies of the form, or multiple copies of supporting documentation. In addition, you should submit supporting documentation directly to the asylum office that adjudicates your case.
In general, you can apply for asylum within one year of entering the United States by submitting an asylum application, Form I-589. Where you submit the asylum application depends on whether you are applying for asylum in immigration court or with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Oct 27, 2023 · If you are fleeing persecution in your home country and applying for asylum in the U.S., you will need to submit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-589, along with any needed supplements and plenty of supporting documentation. The following article will provide line-by-line instructions for completing the form.
This form is used to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal (formerly called "withholding of deportation"). This application may also be used to apply for protection under the Convention Against Torture.
