How do I File for Asylum?

It depends. You may file for asylum in immigration courts if you have been referred there. You may also file with USCIS directly to the asylum office. Either way, asylum is filed on I-589 form. Extensive supporting documents and declarations are essential to winning asylum. The law requires filing asylum within one year, however, notable exceptions apply. Anyone present in the U.S. in any status (typically nonimmigrant status) can apply for asylum. The process is complex and requires a full evaluation of your circumstances. We have successfully argued and won many asylum cases on appeal and in the 9th Circuit. We have also won cases that were published opinions by the 9th Circuit. Choosing the right attorney for this process is imperative.