I-589 Application for Asylum

If you want to apply for asylum, you must file Form I-589 within one year of arriving in the United States.

There are some exceptions that allow you to file after one year of being in the U.S., for example – maintaining lawful status.

150 days after your form is accepted, you will be able to file Form I-765 – the application for a work permit and SSN – and receive a work permit valid for 18 months. So the sooner you do this, the better.

For more details about the Asylum Application, see the I-589 section.

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