I-589 Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

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

OMB Number: 1615-0067

04/10/2019

Reason for Revision: Include changes to Table of Contents and Privacy Act Statement

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Page 2, Table of Contents (Continued)	[Page 2] … Part C. Additional Information About Your Application........................................6 Part D. Your Signature..............................7 Part E. Signature of Person Preparing Form, If Other than You.............................7 Part F.  To Be Completed at Asylum Interview, If Applicable.............................7 Part G.  To Be Completed at Removal Hearing, If Applicable................................7 VI.   Required Documents and Required Number of Copies That You Must Submit With Your Application………..……….....7 VII.   Additional Evidence That You Should Submit............................................8 VIII. Fee.....................................................8 IX.  Biometrics, Including Fingerprints and Photographs ...............................................8 X.  Organizing Your Application...............9 XI.  Incomplete Asylum Applications ......9 XII.   Where To File?.................................9 Part 2.   Information Regarding Post-Filing Requirements............................................12 I.  Notification Requirements When Your Address Changes......................................12 II.  Asylum Interview Process..................12 III.  Status While Your Application Is Pending.....................................................13 IV.  Travel Outside the United States......13 V.  Employment Authorization While Your Application Is Pending.............................13 USCIS Privacy Act Statement...............13 USCIS Forms and Information.............14 Penalties...................................................14 Paperwork Reduction Act ....................14 Supplements to Form I-589...................14	[Page 2] … [No change] [No change] DHS Privacy Notice................................13
Page 8, Biometrics, Including Fingerprints and Photographs	[Page 8] IX. Biometrics, Including Fingerprints and Photographs Applicants for asylum are subject to a biometrics check of all appropriate records and other information databases maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State. You and your eligible spouse or children, regardless of age, listed on your asylum application must provide biometrics to initiate the required background investigations or for identity verification. You and your spouse and children will be given instructions on how to complete this requirement. You will be notified in writing of the time and location of the Application Support Center (ASC) where you must go to be fingerprinted and photographed. If filing with USCIS, unexcused failure to appear for a scheduled appointment or to provide your required biometrics, including fingerprints and photograph, or to provide other biographical information within the time allowed, may delay eligibility for employment authorization and/or result in an asylum officer dismissing your asylum application or referring it to an immigration judge. For applicants before an immigration judge, such failure without good cause may constitute an abandonment of your asylum application and result in the denial of employment authorization. (See 8 CFR section 1003.47(d)). At the time you file your Form I-589, you must submit photographs as specified in Section VI, Required Documents and Required Number of Copies That You Must Submit With Your Application, in Part 1 of these instructions.	[Page 8] IX. Biometrics, Including Fingerprints and Photographs Applicants for asylum are subject to a biometrics check of all appropriate records and other information databases maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State. You and your eligible spouse and children, regardless of age, included as your derivatives on your asylum application must provide biometrics to initiate the required background investigations or for identity verification. You and your spouse and children will be given instructions on how to complete this requirement. You will be notified in writing of the time and location of the Application Support Center (ASC) where you must go to be fingerprinted and photographed. If filing with USCIS, unexcused failure to appear for a scheduled appointment or to provide your required biometrics, including fingerprints and photograph, or to provide other biographical information within the time allowed, may delay eligibility for employment authorization and/or result in an asylum officer dismissing your asylum application or referring it to an immigration judge. For applicants before an immigration judge, such failure without good cause may constitute an abandonment of your asylum application and result in the denial of employment authorization. (See 8 CFR section 1003.47(d)). At the time you file your Form I-589, you must submit photographs as specified in Section VI, Required Documents and Required Number of Copies That You Must Submit With Your Application, in Part 1 of these instructions.
Page 13, V. Employment Authorization While Your Application Is Pending	[Page 13] V. Employment Authorization While Your Application Is Pending You will be granted permission to work if your asylum application is granted. Simply filing an application for asylum does not entitle you to employment authorization. You may request permission to work if your asylum application is pending and 150 days have lapsed since your application was accepted by USCIS or the Immigration Court. (See 8 CFR sections 208.7(a)(1) and 1208.7(a)(1).) Any delay in the processing of your asylum application that you request or cause will not be counted as part of the 150-day period. If your asylum application has not been denied within 180 days from the date of filing a complete asylum application, you may be granted permission to work by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with USCIS. Follow the instructions on that application and submit it with a copy of evidence as specified in the instructions that you have a pending asylum application. Each family member whom you have asked to be included in your application and who also wants permission to work must submit a separate Form I-765. You may obtain copies of Form I-765 by calling the USCIS forms line at 1-800-870-3676 or from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.	[Page 13] V. Employment Authorization While Your Application Is Pending You will be granted permission to work if your asylum application is granted. Simply filing an application for asylum does not entitle you to employment authorization. You may request permission to work if your asylum application is pending and 150 days have lapsed since your application was accepted by USCIS or the Immigration Court. (See 8 CFR sections 208.7(a)(1) and 1208.7(a)(1).) Any delay in the processing of your asylum application that you request or cause will not be counted as part of the 150-day period. If your asylum application has not been denied within 180 days from the date of filing a complete asylum application, you may be granted permission to work by filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with USCIS. Follow the instructions on that application and submit it with a copy of evidence as specified in the instructions that you have a pending asylum application. Each family member whom you have asked to be included in your application and who also wants permission to work must submit a separate Form I-765. You may obtain copies of Form I-765 by calling 1-800-375-5283 or from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.
Page 13, USCIS Privacy Act Statement	[Page 13] USCIS Privacy Act Statement AUTHORITIES:  The information requested on this application, and the associated evidence, is collected pursuant to sections 208 and 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, and 8 CFR parts 208 and 1208. PURPOSE:  The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this form is to determine eligibility for asylum in the United States, and for withholding of removal.  The information may also be used to apply for deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture. DISCLOSURE:  The information you provide is voluntary.  However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in the denial of your benefit request. ROUTINE USES:  DHS may share the information you provide on this benefit application with other federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations.  DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS- USCIS-001  - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking and DHS-USCIS-010 - Asylum Information and Pre- Screening] which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy and EOIR-001, Records Management Information System, 69 Fed. Reg 26, 179 (May 11, 2004) or its successors.  DHS may also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.	[Page 13] DHS Privacy Notice AUTHORITIES:  The information requested on this application, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act sections 208 and 241(b)(3). PURPOSE:  The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to apply for asylum in the United States, and for withholding of removal.  DHS uses the information you provide to grant or deny the immigration benefit you are seeking. DISCLOSURE:  The information you provide is voluntary.  However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your application. ROUTINE USES:  DHS may, where allowable under relevant confidentiality provisions, share the information you provide on this application and any additional requested evidence with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations.  DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System, DHS/USCIS-010 Asylum Information and Pre-Screening System, and DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check] and the published privacy impact assessments [DHS/USCIS/PIA-027 USCIS Asylum Division] which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy.  DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.
Page 14, USCIS Forms and Information	[Page 14] USCIS Forms and Information You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related information on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov. You may order USCIS forms by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by telephoning the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY: 1-800-767-1833). Additional information concerning asylum and withholding of removal is available on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/asylum and the EOIR website at www.usdoj.gov/eoir.	[Page 14] USCIS Forms and Information You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related information on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov. You may order USCIS forms by calling 1-800-375-5283 (TTY: 1-800-767-1833). Additional information concerning asylum and withholding of removal is available on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/asylum and the EOIR website at www.usdoj.gov/eoir.

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