If you fear persecution in your home country, U.S. asylum law may offer a path to safety and, eventually, a green card. Our asylum guides walk you through the process in plain language—from the critical one-year filing deadline and its exceptions to preparing Form I-589, gathering country-condition evidence, and what to expect at your asylum interview or in immigration court.
You'll also find explainers on the difference between affirmative and defensive asylum, when you can apply for a work permit (EAD), and how asylum compares with related humanitarian protections. Asylum cases are fact-specific and the stakes are high, so use these articles to understand your options—then speak with a licensed immigration lawyer about your individual situation.