How to apply for asylum?

How to apply for Asylum in the US? Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution. You are eligible to apply if your application is based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

Can I stay in the US? Once you establish your eligibility, you may be permitted to remain in the United States. To apply for asylum, you need to file forms and required documents within one year of your arrival to the United States. There is no fee to apply for asylum.

Can I include my family? You may include your spouse and children who are in the United States on your application at the time you file or at any time until a final decision is made on your case. To include your child on your application, the child must be under 21 and unmarried.

Can I work in the US? You cannot apply for permission to work (employment authorization) in the United States at the same time you apply for asylum. You may apply for employment authorization 365 calendar days after you file your complete asylum application. Certain criminal offenses or convictions will make you ineligible for an EAD. You will be ineligible for an EAD based on your pending asylum application if you have been convicted, at any time, of any aggravated felony, or you have been convicted, on or after Aug. 25, 2020, of a particularly serious crime. After the Asylum Application is Adjudicated: If you are granted asylum, you are immediately authorized to work.

If you are denied asylum, the USCIS will automatically terminate your EAD based on your pending asylum application, When I file for Permanent Residence (Green Card)? You may apply for a Green Card one year after being granted asylum.