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"Each year, thousands of noncitizens arriving at our border or already in the United States apply for asylum, or protection from persecution. Asylum seekers must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government agencies. Those granted asylum have the opportunity to apply to live in the United States permanently, receive certain benefits, and be reunited with their family members. This fact sheet provides an overview of the asylum system in the United States, including how asylum is defined, eligibility requirements, and the application process."

"Welcome to the third edition of Immigration Equality and the Midwest Immigrant and Human Rights Center's LGBTQ/HIV Asylum Manual. Fully updated in 2006, this edition is a web-based document that can be viewed in its entirety online. Note: In January 2012, USCIS issued "Guidance for Adjudicating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Refugee and Asylum Claims." This offers invaluable information about how the asylum office adjudicates LGBTQI claims and should be reviewed by practitioners. The Manual would not have been possible without the work of many others (especially those who wrote the first two versions of the handbook). Please see the Preface and Acknowledgments for a complete list of such indispensable individuals. This handbook is intended for use by pro bono attorneys and immigration attorneys working on LGBTQ/HIV asylum cases. The handbook is not intended as legal advice and is not meant to be used by unrepresented asylum seekers to prepare their own applications."

A brief review of some major themes in the ancient history of asylum.

This link contains a FOIA'd spreadsheet with asylum grant and denial rates for all IJ's in the US. Want to see how a given judge stacks up, check here.

Various forms of Humanitarian Relief: Battered Spouse, Children & Parents; DACA; Deferred Enforced Departure; Humanitarian Parole; Refugees & Asylum; Special Situations; TPS; Victims of Human Trafficking and other Crimes; Female Genital Mutilation; Forced Marriage

"U.S. immigration law allows asylees to apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status after they have been physically present in the U.S. for at least one year since being granted asylum. This page provides specific information for asylees in the United States who want to become LPRs (get a Green Card). This is called "adjustment of status." You should also read the Instructions for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (PDF, 545 KB) before you apply"

Form used to authorize sharing data about immigrant in detention. "Your Full Name" refers to immigrant. Recipient is person to receive information. May be used to request attendance at asylum hearings.

The first place to look for country condition information

Recent Memorandum Opinion which may be used to support parole requests.