What is form I-589 used for?

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.

Who is eligible for withholding of removal?

To qualify for withholding of removal relief under the INA, INA 241(b)(3), aliens must establish that it is more likely than not that their life or freedom would be threatened on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion in the proposed country of removal.

What happens after you file form I-589 with USCIS?

Once the USCIS accepts your I-589, it will continue on to the Executive Office for Immigration Review. There, officials either accept or reject the application based on your current status.

How do I check my i-589 status?

For more information see our Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal page. If you have an asylum application pending with us, you can check your case status online. All you need is the receipt number that we mailed you after you filed your application. Start here: uscis.gov/casestatus.

Can I return to the U.S. if I withdraw my asylum application?

– After you withdraw your asylum application, you have to leave the United States within short amount of time or, ideally, you have to be taking actions to adjust your status. Otherwise, you will be collecting unlawful presence. Remember, you were allowed to remain in U.S. because of your pending asylum application.

Which is easier to prove asylum or withholding of removal?

As a result, winning withholding of removal is generally harder than winning asylum, because the burden on the applicant is five times higher.

Can an asylum seeker be deported?

If you or your loved one is in the U.S. as an asylee, you may be wondering: Can an asylee be deported? An asylee may not be deported. But, the government may terminate an asylee’s status as an asylee, if certain grounds exist. If the government terminates an asylee’s status, the asylee may be deported.

How long does it take to get asylum in USA?

How Long Does the Asylum Process Take? A decision should be made on your asylum application within 180 days after the date you filed your application unless there are exceptional circumstances. For more information about the step by step asylum process, see the Affirmative Asylum Process page.

Can I file for asylum after one year?

You may apply for asylum if you are at a port of entry or in the United States. You may apply for asylum regardless of your immigration status and within 1 year of your arrival to the United States. Extraordinary circumstances relating to your delay in filing.

How long does it take to get green card after asylum approval?

For green card applications filed by people with asylum, the wait ranges from 25 to 52 months, or more than four years, according to the USCIS website.