What happens after you file Form I-589 with USCIS?
We will accept your Form I-589, issue you an NTA, file your NTA with EOIR, send your Form I-589 to the EOIR immigration court where we file your NTA, 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.
Which is the most recent version of the I-589?
The information in this chapter refers to the most recent version of the Form I-589 application form (often simply called the “I-589”), which was revised on 12/29/14. Please note that Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) revises this form from time to time. The form is available on the CIS website at http://www.uscis.gov/i-589.
Why was my asylum application denied by USCIS?
A number of factors can cause U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS) to deny an application for asylum from someone who is genuinely afraid of persecution in his or her home country. For instance, perhaps you tried to prepare the Form I-589 application yourself, without fully understanding the law.
What do I-485 and I-765 applications do?
An I-485 is an application for adjustment of status. If granted, it allows you to get a green card without leaving the United States. An N-400 is an application for naturalization. It allows green card holders to become United States citizens. An I-765 application is for getting authorization to work legally in the United States.
Do you have to file Form I-589 if you are in immigration court?
If you are currently in immigration court: You must file your Form I-589 with the immigration court that has jurisdiction over your case. We will not accept your Form I-589 if you leave any fields blank. You must provide a response to all questions on the form, even if the response is “none,” “unknown” or “n/a.”
Where do you send Form I-589 for asylum?
The Asylum Vetting Center will not accept your Form I-589 submission if you do not include written documentation of this consent. If you are filing a Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, in one of the categories listed above with USCIS, you must mail your Form I-589 to: USCIS Asylum Vetting Center P.O. Box 57100
Where do I find edition date for USCIS Form 589?
You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format. If you are currently in immigration court: You must file your Form I-589 with the immigration court that has jurisdiction over your case. We will not accept your Form I-589 if you leave any fields blank.
Where to file Form I-589 in Atlanta GA?
If you previously filed your Form I-589 with a local asylum office: You must now file your Form I-589 with the Asylum Vetting Center in Atlanta, Georgia. See the Special Instructions section for more information.
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.
How long does it take to get green card after asylum approval?
You can submit your adjustment of status application after you have been an asylee for at least one year. 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.
What happens after Uscis receipt notice?
Formally known as Form I-797C, Notice of Action (see example below), the receipt notice typically arrives 2 to 3 weeks after filing. If you did not properly file your Form I-130, USCIS will send a Notice of Action to reject the petition or may send a Request for Evidence that requests additional items.
Can pending asylum apply for green card?
So, the answer to “can I apply for a green card while my asylum case is pending?” is, unfortunately, “no, you can’t.” Once your asylee status has been granted, and you’ve been continuously present in the U.S. for one year, you can apply for an adjustment of status. You can’t apply if you don’t have asylee status.
How to apply for asylum in the United States?
Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. Instructions. 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.
If you previously filed your Form I-589 with a local asylum office: You must now file your Form I-589 with the Asylum Vetting Center in Atlanta, Georgia. See the Special Instructions section for more information.
We will accept your Form I-589, issue you an NTA, file your NTA with EOIR, send your Form I-589 to the EOIR immigration court where we file your NTA, 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.
Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. Instructions. 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.