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Form I-589, Instructions for Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal

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The document provides detailed instructions for completing Form I-589, the Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal in the United States. It outlines the purpose of the form, eligibility criteria, filing deadlines, required documents, and processing procedures. The application is intended for individuals seeking asylum due to persecution or fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group membership, or political opinion. It also covers the rights of applicants, confidentiality of claims, and potential consequences of providing false information.

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Can asylum office grant withholding of removal?

Only immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals may grant withholding of removal or deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture.

Which is easier to prove asylum or withholding of removal?

Although the challenge of proving your eligibility for asylum benefits or for withholding of removal relief is a complicated and hard process, in comparison it is relatively easier to prove your eligibility for asylum rather than for withholding of removal.

What is Form N 426 used for?

Form N- 426 establishes an initial eligibility requirement for naturalization through military service by certifying that the member has served honorable in the military.

What is the travel document for withholding of removal?

Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal: If you are an asylum applicant and you intend to travel outside the United States and return, you must apply for and receive advance parole.

What is the Form I 385 for immigration?

Aliens apprehended and then released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sometimes have a copy of Form I-385, Alien Booking Record. This is a record related to apprehension and not an identity document.

Which online form is used to apply for asylum and for withholding of removal?

If you are eligible to apply for asylum with USCIS as outlined in the section above, you may file your Form I-589 with USCIS online or by mail depending on your situation.

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