Preparing Your Asylum or Refugee Application

Asylum or Refugee Status in the U.S.: How to Apply

Overview of the different application processes that refugees and asylees must follow.

How to Prepare an Affirmative Asylum Application

Details of how asylum-seekers in the U.S. who are not in removal proceedings should prepare their application.

Preparing Persuasive Documents for Your Asylum Application

A successful asylum application depends on submitting convincing documentation along with a Form I-589. What documents will carry the most weight?

How to Apply for Convention Against Torture Protection

In case your asylum applicant is not granted, make sure to alert the authorities to any risk that you might be returned to a country where you'll be tortured.

Applying for U.S. Asylum: How Much Will It Cost?

Lawyer's fees, application fees, and other expenses asylum applicants should prepare for.

Filling Out Form I-589 Application for Asylum

Line-by-line instructions on how to fill out Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal.

How Refugees, Asylees Can File Form I-602 Request for Waiver of Inadmissibility

As a refugee applying for admission to the United States, or a refugee or asylee applying for adjustment of status (a green card), if you find that your eligibility may be blocked because you are “inadmissible” under U.S. immigration law, you may be able to ask the U.S. government to “waive” (overlook or forgive) your inadmissibility.

Filling Out Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition for Your Family

Line-by-line instructions on how to fill out Form I-730 for the qualifying family member of an asylee or refugee.

How to Write an Asylum Declaration to Go With Your I-589 Application

A step-by-step overview of writing an asylum declaration, or a written statement explaining why you are applying for asylum and meet the eligibility requirements.