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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open the I-589 application in the editor.
- Begin with Part A, Section I. Fill in your personal information, including your Alien Registration Number, Social Security Number, and full name. Ensure all details are accurate.
- Continue to provide your residence and mailing address in the U.S. Make sure to include your telephone number for contact purposes.
- In Part A, Section II, if applicable, enter information about your spouse and children. If you have more than four children, use Supplement A for additional entries.
- Move on to Part A, Section III. List your previous addresses and educational background over the past five years. This section is crucial for establishing context for your asylum claim.
- In Part B, provide detailed answers regarding your asylum claim. Be specific about any harm or mistreatment you fear if returned to your home country.
- Finally, review all sections carefully before signing in Part D. Ensure that all information is true and complete before submission.
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How long does it take for I-589 to be approved?
Learn more about Evidence After your Substantive Interview, the Home Office will consider your claim and whether it believes that your asylum claim is successful and that you should be granted refugee status. Some people wait many months, or even over a year, to receive this decision.
How long should I wait for my asylum decision?
The timeline for an asylum decision can vary greatly. Affirmative asylum cases typically take months, but delays and backlogs can extend the process to several years. Defensive asylum cases in immigration court can take even longer, often years, especially with the current court backlog.
What is an I-589 form?
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. Where Can I Find the Law on Asylum?
How long does it take for Form I-589 to be approved?
Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to: Race. Religion. Nationality. Membership in a particular social group. Political opinion.
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Use Form I-589 Supplement A or attach additional sheets of paper and documentation if you have more than four children.) before coming to the United States.