Form I-589; Tips for Preparing an Asylum Application

Immigration Justice Campaign

August 2023 - The Form I-589 (application for asylum and withholding of removal) can be daunting. Its 12 pages of questions cover extensive biographic information for the applicant and their family members, as well as detailed substantive questions about the applicant’s experiences in their home country and fear of persecution or torture. This video covers how to approach the application, work with clients to best present their claims, and avoid pitfalls.