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The document is the I-589 application form for asylum and withholding of removal, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the Department of Homeland Security. It outlines the necessary information required from applicants seeking asylum in the United States, including personal details, family information, background history, and specific claims for asylum based on persecution fears. The form emphasizes the need for detailed accounts of past harm or mistreatment and requires applicants to provide evidence supporting their claims.

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What is the I-589 form used for?

Use this form to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal (formerly called withholding of deportation). You may file for asylum if you are physically present in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen.

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.

What happens after submitting I-589?

We will accept your Form I-589, send it to the EOIR immigration court where your proceedings are pending, and notify you by mail. EOIR will adjudicate your Form I-589. The date USCIS receipted your Form I-589 will serve as the filing date for the purpose of the asylum one-year filing deadline.

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?