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OMB No. 16150067; Expires 12/31/2016Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesI589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of RemovalU.S. Department of Justice Executive.

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How to fill out the I-589 online

Completing the I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, is an important step for individuals seeking asylum in the United States. This guide will provide clear and concise instructions on how to fill out the form online, ensuring you provide all necessary information accurately.

Follow the steps to effectively complete your I-589 online.

  1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the online application form.
  2. Begin with Part A.I. by entering your personal information, including your Alien Registration Number, Social Security Number, complete name, and other identifying details. Be sure to provide your current U.S. address and contact information.
  3. Continue to include additional names you may have used, as well as your gender, marital status, date of birth, and nationalities. Ensure that all details are accurate and match your legal documents.
  4. If applicable, proceed to Part A.II. to provide information about your spouse and children, including their details and statuses in the U.S. Ensure to list all children regardless of age or marital status.
  5. In Part A.III., share your residential history for the past five years and provide educational and employment information as requested. This section is crucial for establishing your background.
  6. Move on to Part B., where you will detail your asylum claim. Provide specific information about why you are seeking asylum, including any threats or harm you’ve experienced or fear upon returning to your country.
  7. Complete Part C by addressing any previous applications for asylum, travel through other countries, and any relevant legal issues. Answer all questions truthfully for your best chance at approval.
  8. Finally, review the signature section (Part D) to confirm that all information is accurate and true. Sign your application and date it appropriately.
  9. After completing the form, ensure you save all changes made, then download the completed document for your records or to print it out for submission.
  10. Consider contacting legal assistance if you have any uncertainties about your application. This can be beneficial in ensuring your application is filled out correctly.

Start filling out your I-589 application online today to take your first step toward seeking asylum.

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Form I-589 Filing Fee and Processing Time There is currently no fee to file Form I-589. You should receive a decision on your application within 180 days of the date you filed your application unless you have exceptional circumstances.

Form I-589 Filing Fee and Processing Time You should receive a decision on your application within 180 days of the date you filed your application unless you have exceptional circumstances. If you don't complete the form correctly, you could face processing delays.

In order to be granted asylum, an individual is required to provide evidence demonstrating either that they have suffered persecution on account of a protected ground in the past, and/or that they have a “well-founded fear” of future persecution in their home country.

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.

You should expect it to take at least four months for your application to be approved, and in some cases it could take over a year before your application is approved. When your application is approved, you will be sent a green card.

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.

After you file your asylum application the USCIS regional office will send you a notice by email stating that your case has been received. You will then receive a notice in the mail stating you need to undergo biometrics. This is to collect your photo and fingerprints.

In most cases, the applicant returns to the Asylum Office to pick up the decision two weeks after the interview was conducted. The applicant will generally receive the decision 60 days after the filing date. Case decisions may be delayed, however, due to pending security or background checks.

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Form Packages
Adoption
Bankruptcy
Contractors
Divorce
Home Sales
Employment
Identity Theft
Incorporation
Landlord Tenant
Living Trust
Name Change
Personal Planning
Small Business
Wills & Estates
Packages A-Z
Form Categories
Affidavits
Bankruptcy
Bill of Sale
Corporate - LLC
Divorce
Employment
Identity Theft
Internet Technology
Landlord Tenant
Living Wills
Name Change
Power of Attorney
Real Estate
Small Estates
Wills
All Forms
Forms A-Z
Form Library
Customer Service
Terms of Service
Privacy Notice
Legal Hub
Content Takedown Policy
Bug Bounty Program
About Us
Blog
Affiliates
Contact Us
Delete My Account
Site Map
Industries
Forms in Spanish
Localized Forms
State-specific Forms
Forms Kit
Legal Guides
Real Estate Handbook
All Guides
Prepared for You
Notarize
Incorporation services
Our Customers
For Consumers
For Small Business
For Attorneys
Our Sites
US Legal Forms
USLegal
FormsPass
pdfFiller
signNow
airSlate WorkFlow
DocHub
Instapage
Social Media
Call us now toll free:
+1 833 426 79 33
As seen in:
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  • CBC News logo picture
  • LA Times logo picture
  • The Washington Post logo picture
  • AP logo picture
  • Forbes logo picture
© Copyright 1997-2025
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