Authorization Travel Document For Refugee In Bronx
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To apply for asylum affirmatively or defensively, file a Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, within 1 year of your arrival to the United States.
To be eligible for asylum, you must be: Inside the United States. Able to demonstrate that you were persecuted or have a fear of persecution in your home country due to your: Race. Religion. Nationality. Social group. Political opinion.
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.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, YES WITH A WORK PERMIT. Asylum-seekers are able to travel within the United States after receiving a work permit (Employment Authorization Card). Work permits are a federal document that satisfies the requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
To apply for asylum affirmatively or defensively, file a Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, within 1 year of your arrival to the United States. Visit our Obtaining Asylum in the United States page for more information on affirmative and defensive filings.
You will need to go to the nearest Refugee Reception Office to apply for asylum.
For information on how to apply for a refugee travel document, go to our Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records page. Permanent or conditional residents should apply for a re-entry permit if they will be outside the United States for one year or more.
No. Most people using a Refugee Travel Document to travel to Canada will need a visitor visa.
To apply for a Refugee Travel Document, file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at cis. Follow the instructions on the form carefully. For further information please visit our Web site or call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283.
Issuance of Actual Refugee Travel Document (2 to 5 Months from Filing) Your actual refugee travel document should be issued within about 2 to 5 months from filing your Form I-131.
