Asylum Interviews and Court Hearings
No matter what stage of applying for asylum in the U.S you are at, you will need to personally meet and tell your story to a U.S. government official. This may be at the border, at a U.S. Asylum Office, or in the Executive Office of Immigration Court (EOIR). Find out more here.
Credible Fear Interviews at a U.S. Border or Port of Entry
Credible Fear Interviews at a U.S. Border or Port of Entry
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Requesting Asylum at U.S. Border? What to Expect at Credible Fear Interview
The idea behind a credible fear interview is that noncitizens can, instead of being sent straight home, apply for asylum or withholding of removal if they are able to establish a credible (believable) fear of persecution or torture if returned to their home country.
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Preparing for Credible Fear Hearing Before an Immigration Judge
How to show eligibility to enter the United States and apply for asylum.
Interviews at a U.S. Asylum Office
Interviews at a U.S. Asylum Office
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What Happens During an Asylum Interview
What and who to bring to your interview at a U.S. Asylum Office, who you'll meet, and what will occur.
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How to Prepare for an Asylum Interview
Preparing not only for the questions, but for the emotional aspects of telling your story of persecution to the Asylum Officer.
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Can I Leave the U.S. While My Asylum Case Is Pending?
Risks of leaving the United States while awaiting an asylum decision.
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Your Asylum Interview Appointment: A Walk-Through
A step-by-step guide to what will happen at your asylum interview.
Asylum Hearings in Immigration Court
Asylum Hearings in Immigration Court
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What Will Happen at Your Master Calendar Hearing?
If your asylum claim ends up in removal proceedings, here's what to expect at the first (scheduling) hearing.
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What Will Happen at Your Individual Immigration Court Hearing in Asylum Case
Procedures for submitting I-589 application for asylum to the Immigration Court (EOIR) and attending the individual merits hearing before the judge.
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