Form I-589 Form I-589 Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

OMB No. 1615-0067; Expires 02/28/09

I-589, Application for Asylum
and for Withholding of Removal

U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review

START HERE - Please type or print in black ink. See the instructions for information about eligibilty and how to complete and file this
application. There is NO filing fee for this application.
NOTE: Please check this box if you also want to apply for withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture.

Part A. I. Information About you
1. Alien Registration Number(s) (A#s) (If any)

2. U.S. Social Security Number (If any)
4. First Name

3. Complete Last Name

5. Middle Name

6. What other names have you used? (Include maiden name and aliases)
Telephone Number

7. Residence in the U.S. (Where you physically reside)

(
Street Number and Name

Apt. Number

City

State

Zip Code

8. Mailing Address in the U.S.
(If different than the address in No. 7)

Telephone Number

In Care Of (If applicable):

(

Street Number and Name
State
Male

)

Apt. Number

City
9. Gender:

)

Female

Zip Code

10. Marital Status:

Single

11. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

12. City and Country of Birth

13. Present Nationality (Citizenship)

14. Nationality at Birth

Married

Divorced

15. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

Widowed

16. Religion

17. Check the box, a through c, that applies:

a.
I have never been in Immigration Court proceedings.
c.
I am now in Immigration Court proceedings.
I am not now in Immigration Court proceedings, but I have been in the past.
18. Complete 18 a through c.
b. What is your current I-94 Number, if any?
a. When did you last leave your country? (mmm/dd/yyyy)
b.

c. Please list each entry into the U.S. beginning with your most recent entry.
List date (mm/dd/yyyy), place, and your status for each entry.(Attach additional sheets as needed.)
Date

Place

Status

Date

Place

Status

Date

Place

Status

19. What country issued your last
passport or travel document?

20. Passport #

Date Status Expires:

21. Expiration Date
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Travel Document #
22. What is your native language?
(Include dialect, if applicable.)

23. Are you fluent in English? 24. What other languages do you speak fluently?
Yes
No
Action:

For EOIR use only.
Interview Date:

For USCIS use only. Decision:
Approval Date:
Denial Date:

Asylum Officer ID#:

Referral Date:
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Part A. II. Information About Your Spouse and Children
I am not married. (Skip to Your children, below.)

Your spouse
1. Alien Registration Number (A#)
(If any)

2. Passport/ID Card No.
(If any)

3. Date of Birth
(mm/dd/yyyy)

4. U.S. Social Security No. (If any)

5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

7. Middle Name

8. Maiden Name

9. Date of Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy)

10. Place of Marriage

11. City and Country of Birth

12. Nationality (Citizenship)

13. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

14. Gender
Male

Female

15. Is this person in the U.S. ?
Yes (Complete Blocks 16 to 24.)
16. Place of last entry in the U.S.

No (Specify location.)
18. I-94 No. (If any)

17. Date of last entry in the
U.S. (mm/dd/yyyy)

19. Status when last admitted
(Visa type, if any)

21. What is the expiration date of his/her 22. Is your spouse in Immigration 23. If previously in the U.S., date of
Court proceedings?
authorized stay, if any? (mm/dd/yyyy)
previous arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)
Yes
No

20. What is your spouse's
current status?

24. If in the U.S., is your spouse to be included in this application? (Check the appropriate box.)
Yes (Attach one photograph of your spouse in the upper right corner of Page 9 on the extra copy of the application submitted for this person.)
No
Your Children. Please list all of your children, regardless of age, location, or marital status.
I do not have any children. (Skip to Part A. III., Information about your background.)
I have children.

Total number of children:

.

(NOTE: Use Supplement A Form I-589 or attach additional sheets of paper and documentation if you have more than four children.)
1. Alien Registration Number (A#)
(If any)

2. Passport/ID Card No. (If any)

5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

9. City and Country of Birth

10. Nationality (Citizenship) 11. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

3. Marital Status (Married, Single,
Divorced, Widowed)

4. U.S. Social Security No.
(If any)

8. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

7. Middle Name

12. Gender
Male

Female

13. Is this child in the U.S. ?
Yes (Complete Blocks 14 to 21.)
14. Place of last entry in the U.S.

18. What is your child's
current status?

No (Specify location.)
15. Date of last entry in the
U.S. (mm/dd/yyyy)

19. What is the expiration date of his/her
authorized stay, if any? (mm/dd/yyyy)

16. I-94 No. (If any)

17. Status when last admitted
(Visa type, if any)

20. Is your child in Immigration Court proceedings?
Yes

No

21. If in the U.S., is this child to be included in this application? (Check the appropriate box.)
Yes (Attach one photograph of your child in the upper right corner of Page 9 on the extra copy of the application submitted for this person.)
No
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Part A. II. Information About Your Spouse and Children (Continued)
1. Alien Registration Number (A#)
(If any)

2. Passport/ID Card No. (If any)

5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

9. City and Country of Birth

10. Nationality (Citizenship)

13. Is this child in the U.S. ?
Yes (Complete Blocks 14 to 21.)
14. Place of last entry in the U.S.

18. What is your child's
current status?

3. Marital Status (Married, Single,
Divorced, Widowed)

7. Middle Name

4. U.S. Social Security No.
(If any)

8. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
12. Gender
Male

11. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

Female

No (Specify location.)
16. I-94 No. (If any)

15. Date of last entry in the
U.S. (mm/dd/yyyy)

17. Status when last admitted
(Visa type, if any)

20. Is your child in Immigration Court proceedings?

19. What is the expiration date of his/her
authorized stay, if any? (mm/dd/yyyy)

Yes

No

21. If in the U.S., is this child to be included in this application? (Check the appropriate box.)
Yes (Attach one photograph of your child in the upper right corner of Page 9 on the extra copy of the application submitted for this person.)
No
1. Alien Registration Number (A#)
(If any)

2. Passport/ID Card No. (If any)

5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

7. Middle Name

9. City and Country of Birth

10. Nationality (Citizenship)

11. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

13. Is this child in the U.S.?
Yes (Complete Blocks 14 to 21.)
14. Place of last entry in the U.S.

18. What is your child's
current status?

3. Marital Status (Married, Single,
Divorced, Widowed)

4. U.S. Social Security No.
(If any)

8. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
12. Gender
Male

Female

No (Specify location.)
15. Date of last entry in the
U.S. (mm/dd/yyyy)

19. What is the expiration date of his/her
authorized stay, if any? (mm/dd/yyyy)

16. I-94 No. (If any)

17. Status when last admitted
(Visa type, if any)

20. Is your child in Immigration Court proceedings?
Yes

No

21. If in the U.S., is this child to be included in this application? (Check the appropriate box.)
Yes (Attach one photograph of your child in the upper right corner of Page 9 on the extra copy of the application submitted for this person.)
No
1. Alien Registration Number (A#)
(If any)

2. Passport/ID Card No. (If any)

5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

7. Middle Name

9. City and Country of Birth

10. Nationality (Citizenship)

11. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

13. Is this child in the U.S. ?

Yes (Complete Blocks 14 to 21.)

14. Place of last entry in the U.S.

18. What is your child's
current status?

15. Date of last entry in the
U.S. (mm/dd/yyyy)

19. What is the expiration date of his/her
authorized stay, if any ? (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Marital Status (Married, Single,
Divorced, Widowed)

4. U.S. Social Security No.
(If any)

8. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
12. Gender
Male

Female

No (Specify location.)
16. I-94 No. (If any)

17. Status when last admitted
(Visa type, if any)

20. Is your child in Immigration Court proceedings?
Yes

No

21. If in the U.S., is this child to be included in this application? (Check the appropriate box.)
Yes (Attach one photograph of your child in the upper right corner of Page 9 on the extra copy of the application submitted for this person.)
No
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Part A. III. Information About Your Background
1. Please list your last address where you lived before coming to the United States. If this is not the country where you fear persecution, also list the
last address in the country where you fear persecution. (List Address, City/Town, Department, Province, or State and Country.)
(NOTE: Use Supplement B, Form I-589, or additional sheets of paper, if necessary.)
Number and Street
(Provide if available)

City/Town

Department, Province or State

Dates
From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr)

Country

2. Provide the following information about your residences during the past five years. List your present address first.
(NOTE: Use Supplement B, Form I-589, or additional sheets of paper, if necessary.)
Number and Street

City/Town

Department, Province or State

Country

Dates
From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr)

3. Provide the following information about your education, beginning with the most recent.
(NOTE: Use Supplement B, Form I-589, or additional sheets of paper, if necessary.)
Name of School

Type of School

Location (Address)

Attended
From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr)

4. Provide the following information about your employment during the past five years. List your present employment first.
(NOTE: Use Supplement B, Form I-589, or additional sheets of paper, if necessary.)
Name and Address of Employer

Your Occupation

Dates
From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr)

5. Provide the following information about your parents and siblings (brothers and sisters). Check the box if the person is deceased.
(NOTE: Use Supplement B, Form I-589, or additional sheets of paper, if necessary.)
Full Name

Current Location

City/Town and Country of Birth

Mother

Deceased

Father

Deceased

Sibling

Deceased

Sibling

Deceased

Sibling

Deceased

Sibling

Deceased

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Part B. Information About Your Application
(NOTE: Use Supplement B, Form I-589 or attach additional sheets of paper as needed to complete your responses to the questions contained in
Part B.)
When answering the following questions about your asylum or other protection claim (withholding of removal under 241(b)(3) of the INA or
withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture), you should provide a detailed and specific account of the basis of your claim to
asylum or other protection. To the best of your ability, provide specific dates, places, and descriptions about each event or action described. You
should attach documents evidencing the general conditions in the country from which you are seeking asylum or other protection and the specific
facts on which you are relying to support your claim. If this documentation is unavailable or you are not providing this documentation with your
application, please explain why in your responses to the following questions.
Refer to Instructions, Part 1: Filing Instructions, Section II, "Basis of Eligibility," Parts A - D, Section V, "Completing the Form," Part B, and
Section VII, "Additional Evidence That You Should Submit," for more information on completing this section of the form.
1. Why are you applying for asylum or withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of the INA, or for withholding of removal under the
Convention Against Torture? Check the appropriate box(es) below and then provide detailed answers to questions A and B below:
I am seeking asylum or withholding of removal based on:
Race

Political opinion

Religion

Membership in a particular social group

Nationality

Torture Convention

A. Have you, your family, or close friends or colleagues ever experienced harm or mistreatment or threats in the past by anyone?
No

Yes

If "Yes," explain in detail:
(1) What happened;
(2) When the harm or mistreatment or threats occurred;
(3) Who caused the harm or mistreatment or threats; and
(4) Why you believe the harm or mistreatment or threats occurred.

B. Do you fear harm or mistreatment if you return to your home country?
No

Yes

If "Yes," explain in detail:
(1) What harm or mistreatment you fear;
(2) Who you believe would harm or mistreat you; and
(3) Why you believe you would or could be harmed or mistreated.

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Part B. Information About Your Application (Continued)
2. Have you or your family members ever been accused, charged, arrested, detained, interrogated, convicted and sentenced, or imprisoned
in any country other than the United States?
No

Yes

If "Yes," explain the circumstances and reasons for the action.

3.A. Have you or your family members ever belonged to or been associated with any organizations or groups in your home country, such
as, but not limited to, a political party, student group, labor union, religious organization, military or paramilitary group, civil patrol,
guerrilla organization, ethnic group, human rights group, or the press or media?
No

Yes

If "Yes," describe for each person the level of participation, any leadership or other positions held, and the length of time you or your
family members were involved in each organization or activity.

B. Do you or your family members continue to participate in any way in these organizations or groups?
No

Yes

If "Yes," describe for each person your or your family members' current level of participation, any leadership or other positions currently
held, and the length of time you or your family members have been involved in each organization or group.

4. Are you afraid of being subjected to torture in your home country or any other country to which you may be returned?
No

Yes

If "Yes," explain why you are afraid and describe the nature of torture you fear, by whom, and why it would be inflicted.

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Part C. Additional Information About Your Application
(NOTE: Use Supplement B, Form I-589 or attach additonal sheets of paper as needed to complete your responses to the questions contained in
Part C.)
1. Have you, your spouse, your child(ren), your parents or your siblings ever applied to the U. S. Government for refugee status, asylum or
withholding of removal?
No

Yes

If "Yes," explain the decision and what happened to any status you, your spouse, your child(ren), your parents or your siblings received as a
result of that decision. Please indicate whether or not you were included in a parent or spouse's application. If so, please include your parent or
spouse's A-number in your response. If you have been denied asylum by an Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals, please
describe any change(s) in conditions in your country or your own personal circumstances since the date of the denial that may affect your
eligibility for asylum.

2. A. After leaving the country from which you are claiming asylum, did you or your spouse or child(ren) who are now in the United States travel
through or reside in any other country before entering the United States?
No
Yes
B. Have you, your spouse, your child(ren) or other family members, such as your parents or siblings, ever applied for or received any lawful
status in any country other than the one from which you are now claiming asylum?
No

Yes

If "Yes" to either or both questions (2A and/or 2B), provide for each person the following: the name of each country and the length of stay,
the person's status while there, the reasons for leaving, whether or not the person is entitled to return for lawful residence purposes, and
whether the person applied for refugee status or for asylum while there, and if not, why he or she did not do so.

3. Have you, your spouse or your child(ren) ever ordered, incited, assisted or otherwise participated in causing harm or suffering to any person
because of his or her race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or belief in a particular political opinion?
No

Yes

If "Yes," describe in detail each such incident and your own, your spouse's or your child(ren)'s involvement.

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Part C. Additional Information About Your Application (Continued)
4. After you left the country where you were harmed or fear harm, did you return to that country?
No

Yes

If "Yes," describe in detail the circumstances of your visit(s) (for example, the date(s) of the trip(s), the purpose(s) of the trip(s) and the
length of time you remained in that country for the visit(s).)

5. Are you filing this application more than one year after your last arrival in the United States?
No

Yes

If "Yes," explain why you did not file within the first year after you arrived. You should be prepared to explain at your interview or hearing
why you did not file your asylum application within the first year after you arrived. For guidance in answering this question, see
Instructions, Part 1: Filing Instructions, Section V. "Completing the Form," Part C.

6. Have you or any member of your family included in the application ever committed any crime and/or been arrested, charged,
convicted and sentenced for any crimes in the United States?
No

Yes

If "Yes," for each instance, specify in your response: what occurred and the circumstances, dates, length of sentence received, location, the
duration of the detention or imprisonment, the reason(s) for the detention or conviction, any formal charges that were lodged against you or
your relatives included in your application and the reason(s) for release. Attach documents referring to these incidents, if they are available,
or an explanation of why documents are not available.

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Part D. Your Signature
I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that this application and the
evidence submitted with it are all true and correct. Title 18, United States Code, Section 1546(a), provides in part:
Whoever knowingly makes under oath, or as permitted under penalty of perjury under Section 1746 of Title 28,
Staple your photograph here or
United States Code, knowingly subscribes as true, any false statement with respect to a material fact in any
the photograph of the family
application, affidavit, or other document required by the immigration laws or regulations prescribed thereunder, or
member to be included on the
knowingly presents any such application, affidavit, or other document containing any such false statement or
extra copy of the application
which fails to contain any reasonable basis in law or fact - shall be fined in accordance with this title or
submitted for that person.
imprisoned for up to 25 years. I authorize the release of any information from my immigration record that U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) needs to determine eligibility for the benefit I am seeking.
WARNING: Applicants who are in the United States illegally are subject to removal if their asylum or withholding claims are not granted
by an asylum officer or an immigration judge. Any information provided in completing this application may be used as a basis for the
institution of, or as evidence in, removal proceedings even if the application is later withdrawn. Applicants determined to have knowingly
made a frivolous application for asylum will be permanently ineligible for any benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act. You
may not avoid a frivolous finding simply because someone advised you to provide false information in your asylum application. If filing
with USCIS, unexcused failure to appear for an appointment to provide biometrics (such as fingerprints) and your biographical
information within the time allowed may result in an asylum officer dismissing your asylum application or referring it to an immigration
judge. Failure without good cause to provide DHS with biometrics or other biographical information while in removal proceedings may
result in your application being found abandoned by the immigration judge. See sections 208(d)(5)(A) and 208(d)(6) of the INA and 8 CFR
sections 208.10, 1208.10, 208.20, 1003.47(d) and 1208.20.
Write your name in your native alphabet.

Print your complete name.

Did your spouse, parent or child(ren) assist you in completing this application?

(Name)

(Relationship)

No

Yes (If "Yes," list the name and relationship.)

(Name)

(Relationship)

Did someone other than your spouse, parent or child(ren) prepare this application?

No

Yes (If "Yes,"complete Part E.)

Asylum applicants may be represented by counsel. Have you been provided with a list of
persons who may be available to assist you, at little or no cost, with your asylum claim?

No

Yes

Signature of Applicant (The person in Part A.I.)

[

]
Sign your name so it all appears within the brackets

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Part E. Declaration of Person Preparing Form, if Other Than Applicant, Spouse, Parent or Child
I declare that I have prepared this application at the request of the person named in Part D, that the responses provided are based on all information
of which I have knowledge, or which was provided to me by the applicant, and that the completed application was read to the applicant in his or her
native language or a language he or she understands for verification before he or she signed the application in my presence. I am aware that the
knowing placement of false information on the Form I-589 may also subject me to civil penalties under 8 U.S.C. 1324c and/or criminal penalties
under 18 U.S.C. 1546(a).
Signature of Preparer

Print Complete Name of Preparer

Daytime Telephone Number
(

Address of Preparer: Street Number and Name

)

Apt. No.

City

State

Zip Code

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Part F. To be Completed at Asylum Interview, if Applicable
NOTE: You will be asked to complete this Part when you appear for examination before an asylum officer of the Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
I swear (affirm) that I know the contents of this application that I am signing, including the attached documents and supplements, that they are
all true or
not all true to the best of my knowledge and that correction(s) numbered
to
were made by me or at my request.
Furthermore, I am aware that if I am determined to have knowingly made a frivolous application for asylum I will be permanently ineligible for any
benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act and that I may not avoid a frivolous finding simply because someone advised me to provide
false information in my asylum application.
Signed and sworn to before me by the above named applicant on:

Signature of Applicant

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Write Your Name in Your Native Alphabet

Signature of asylum officer

Part G. To be Completed at Removal Hearing, if Applicable
NOTE: You will be asked to complete this Part when you appear before an immigration judge of the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office
for Immigration Review (EOIR), for a hearing.
I swear (affirm) that I know the contents of this application that I am signing, including the attached documents and supplements, that they are
all true or
not all true to the best of my knowledge and that correction(s) numbered
to
were made by me or at my request.
Furthermore, I am aware that if I am determined to have knowingly made a frivolous application for asylum I will be permanently ineligible for any
benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act and that I may not avoid a frivolous finding simply because someone advised me to provide
false information in my asylum application.

Signed and sworn to before me by the above named applicant on:

Signature of Applicant

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Write Your Name in Your Native Alphabet

Signature of immigration judge

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Supplement A, Form I-589
A # (If available)

Date

Applicant's Name

Applicant's Signature

List All of Your Children, Regardless of Age or Marital Status
(NOTE: Use this form and attach additional pages and documentation as needed, if you have more than four children)
1. Alien Registration Number
(A#) (If any)

2. Passport/ID Card Number
(If any)

3. Marital Status (Married, Single, 4. U.S. Social Security Number
Divorced, Widowed)
(If any)

5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

7. Middle Name

8. Date of Birth
(mm/dd/yyyy)

9. City and Country of Birth

10. Nationality (Citizenship)

11. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

12. Gender
Male

13. Is this child in the U.S.?

Yes (Complete blocks 14 to 21.)

Female

No (Specify location.)

14. Place of last entry in the U.S.

15. Date of last entry in the U.S.
(mm/dd/yyyy)

18. What is your child's current
status?

19. What is the expiration date of his/her authorized
stay, if any? (mm/dd/yyyy)

17. Status when last admitted
(Visa type, if any)

16. I-94 Number (If any)

20. Is your child in Immigration Court proceedings?
Yes

No

21. If in the U.S., is this child to be included in this application? (Check the appropriate box.)
Yes (Attach one photograph of your child in the upper right corner of Page 9 on the extra copy of the application submitted for this
person.)
No
1. Alien Registration Number
(A#) (If any)

2. Passport/ID Card Number
(If any)

3. Marital Status (Married, Single, 4. U.S. Social Security Number
Divorced, Widowed)
(If any)

5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

7. Middle Name

8. Date of Birth
(mm/dd/yyyy)

9. City and Country of Birth

10. Nationality (Citizenship)

11. Race, Ethnic or Tribal Group

12. Gender
Male

13. Is this child in the U.S.?

Yes (Complete blocks 14 to 21.)

Female

No (Specify location.)
16. I-94 Number (If any)

14. Place of last entry in the U.S.

15. Date of last entry in the U.S.
(mm/dd/yyyy)

18. What is your child's current
status?

19. What is the expiration date of his/her authorized
stay, if any? (mm/dd/yyyy)

17. Status when last admitted
(Visa type, if any)

20. Is your child in Immigration Court proceedings?
Yes

No

21. If in the U.S., is this child to be included in this application? (Check the appropriate box.)
Yes (Attach one photograph of your child in the upper right corner of Page 9 on the extra copy of the application submitted for this
person.)
No

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Supplement B, Form I-589
Additional Information About Your Claim to Asylum
A# (If available)

Date

Applicant's Name

Applicant's Signature

NOTE: Use this as a continuation page for any additional information requested. Please copy and complete as needed.

Part
Question

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