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What USCIS Forms Do I Need to File for Asylum?

The USCIS forms you will need to file for asylum will depend on your request, your family situation, and how you complete your application. Regardless of which set of USCIS forms are required for your...

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Asylum Eligibility & Processing Procedures

The two types of asylum applications are affirmative and defensive. The purpose of both applications is to seek relief from removal or deportation from the United States. Both types of asylum applican...

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Can I apply for asylum at an American Embassy?

No. You must be physically present in the United States to apply. The distinction between a refugee and an asylee (asylum applicant) is easy to confuse. Both are considered persons who are subject to ...

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Can Your Application for Asylum Include Your Family?

Your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 may be included in your asylum application. Additional applicants can "ride" on the lead alien's application. However, there are two conditio...