I-589 Form Table of Changes

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Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal

I-589 Form Table of Changes

OMB: 1615-0067

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TABLE OF CHANGES – FORM

Instructions for Form I-589

OMB Number: 1615-0067

06/01/2020


Reason for Revision: Asylum EAD Final Rule

Project Phase: DHS/OMB Review


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Expires 09/30/2022

Edition Date 09/10/2019



Current Page Number and Section

Current Text

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[Page 2]


Part A.II. Information About Your Spouse and Children


Part A.II. Information About Your Spouse and Children


Your spouse I am not married. (Skip to Your Children below.)


1. Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any)

2. Passport/ID Card Number (if any)

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

4. U.S. Social Security Number (if any)


5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

7. Middle Name


8. Other names used (include maiden name and aliases)


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.)

No (Specify location): [Fillable field


16. Place of last entry into the U.S.

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

18. I-94 Number (if any)

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

20. What is your spouse's current status?

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


22. Is your spouse in Immigration Court proceedings?

Yes

No


23. If previously in the U.S., date of previous arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)


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. 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: [Fillable field]



Part A.II. Information About Your Spouse and Children


Your spouse I am not married. (Skip to Your Children below.)


1. Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any)

2. Passport/ID Card Number (if any)

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

4. U.S. Social Security Number (if any)


5. Complete Last Name

6. First Name

7. Middle Name


8. Other names used (include maiden name and aliases)


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.)

No (Specify location): [Fillable field


16. Place of last entry into the U.S.

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

18. I-94 Number (if any)

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

20. What is your spouse's current status?

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


22. Is your spouse in Immigration Court proceedings?

Yes

No


23. If previously in the U.S., date of previous arrival (mm/dd/yyyy)


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. 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: [Fillable field]


[Page 5]


Part B. Information About Your Application


[Page 5]



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.


[Page 5]



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.


[Page 8]


Part C. Additional Information About Your Application


[Page 8]


Part C. Additional Information About Your Application


(NOTE: Use Form I-589 Supplement B, or attach additional 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. Indicate whether or not you were included in a parent or spouse's application. If so, 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, 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.

[Fillable field]




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


2.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.

[Fillable field]


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.

[Fillable field]




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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).)

[Fillable field]


5. Are you filing this application more than 1 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 must 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.

[Fillable field]


6. Have you or any member of your family included in the application ever committed any crime and/or been arrested, charged, convicted, or sentenced for any crimes in the United States (including for an immigration law violation)?

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, 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.


[Page 8]


Part C. Additional Information About Your Application


(NOTE: Use Form I-589 Supplement B, or attach additional 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. Indicate whether or not you were included in a parent or spouse's application. If so, include your parent or spouse's A-number in your response.


If you were previously denied asylum by USCIS, an immigration judge, or the Board of Immigration Appeals, 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.

[Fillable field]


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


2.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.

[Fillable field]


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.

[Fillable field]




[Page 8]


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).)

[Fillable field]


5. Are you filing this application more than 1 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 must 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.

[Fillable field]


6. Have you or any member of your family included in the application ever committed any crime and/or been arrested, charged, convicted, or sentenced for any crimes in the United States (including for an immigration law violation)?

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, 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.





If you have been arrested in the United States, you must submit a certified copy of all arrest reports, court dispositions, sentencing documents, and any other relevant documents.


[Fillable field]


Page 9,

Part D. Your Signature

[page 9]



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




[page 9]



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 of signature (mm/dd/yyy)




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