The agency announced that, as of May 9, 2024, there will be important changes in the way in which affirmative asylum applications are presented, among them, that Those sent to incorrect service centers will be rejected immediately.
Thus, those interested in applying for this status must send their I-589 form to the safe locality that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. If the shipment is made to the wrong center, it will simply not be considered.
If you don't want to make a mistake, You can find the safe location that corresponds to your area in the “Where to apply” section on the Uscis website, specifically in the tab that corresponds to the I-589 form.
In case you discover that you sent your procedure to a service center that did not correspond to you, Uscis is advising not to send a new request to the correct center, but wait first to receive a notification that your application was rejected, or if you need to send additional information.
Who can request asylum in the United States?
Asylum status is requested when a person is physically within the United States. and can demonstrate a real fear of persecution in their country of origin due to their race, religion, nationality, association with a social group or political opinion. This procedure is carried out before Uscis and it is necessary to appear before an immigration judge to provide evidence about the fear of returning to the country of origin.
When asylum status is achieved, benefits are obtained, such as being able to stay and work in the United States, in addition to accessing education and health services. Over time, it also makes it easier to obtain permanent residency.
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