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uscis.gov
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Asylum - USCIS
If you are eligible for asylum you may be permitted to remain in the United States. 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.
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merriam-webster.com
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ASYLUM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of ASYLUM is an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary. How to use asylum in a sentence.
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wikipedia.org
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Asylum in the United States - Wikipedia
This type of asylum application is referred to as Affirmative asylum, which occurs when an individual proactively applies for asylum upon entering or residing in a country, typically through designated government agencies or immigration authorities.
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usatoday.com
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US halts immigration benefits, asylum. What you need to know
In one of the most sweeping immigration shifts in years, the Trump Administration has ordered an immediate nationwide halt to pending asylum cases and suspended key immigration benefits for ...
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usa.gov
https://www.usa.gov/asylum
How to seek asylum in the U.S. - USAGov
To seek asylum, you must already be in the U.S. and believe you will be in danger of persecution if you return to your country. Learn how to seek asylum and sponsor someone else.
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americanimmigrationcouncil.org
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Asylum in the United States - American Immigration Council
Each year, thousands of people arriving at our border or already in the United States apply for asylum, a form of protection from persecution. People seeking asylum must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government agencies.
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jlw.law
https://jlw.law/what-is-asylum/
What is Asylum: Definition, Process and Rights (Guide 2025)
In the U.S. immigration system there are two main avenues for seeking protection: affirmative asylum and defensive asylum. Both lead to the same status (asylee), but they are filed at different stages and before different authorities.
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legalclarity.org
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What Does It Mean to Seek Asylum in the US? - LegalClarity
Obtaining asylum allows a person to remain in the country, receive work authorization, and eventually apply for lawful permanent residency. Unlike refugee status, asylum is sought by individuals already physically present in the U.S. or at a port of entry.
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boundless.com
https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/as…
Asylum, Explained - Boundless
Asylum is a form of immigration relief that allows individuals to legally stay in the United States if they can prove they were persecuted or fear future persecution in their home country based on their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and/or political opinion.
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unhcr.org
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What is asylum? - UNHCR USA
Asylum is a form of protection which allows an individual to remain in the United States instead of being removed (deported) to a country where he or she fears persecution or harm. Under U.S. law, people who flee their countries because they fear persecution can apply for asylum.