Use Form I-589 to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal (formerly called “withholding of deportation”). Use the Filing Instructions Tool located on this page to learn where to file the form.
Topic: Filing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Guidance on Processing Times
Examine USCIS efforts to reduce processing backlogs by reading their internal cycle time goals designed to reduce the agency’s pending caseload.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: I-912, Request for Fee Waiver
Use the I-912 form to request a fee waiver. Learn special instructions and where to file.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Online Filing for Attorneys and Accredited Representatives
Learn how to create a USCIS online account for the various tools available to you.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Chapter 9 – Certain Afghan Nationals
Chapter 9 of the USCIS Policy Manual provides guidance on the special immigrant category for Afghan nationals who worked on behalf of the U.S. government in Afghanistan. Receive guidance on filing, eligibility, documentation and evidence, and more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: What Happens After You File Form I-589 with USCIS
Once a determination is made, your Form I-589 will either be accepted or rejected based on a set of factors. Learn what happens next.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
Whether filing Form I-130 online or by U.S. mail, find out where to send the form based on the applicant’s state of residence.
ILSAA: Urgent! Update Your Address with USCIS (دری) (پښتو)
Keeping your address current with the U.S. government is critical in maintaining legal residency in the U.S. Get detailed instructions on how to update your address with USCIS.
ILSAA: What to Expect: Filing a Case for Legal Status with ILSAA (دری) (پښتو)
Find out how to engage with the ILSAA team to obtain legal residency in the U.S., from submitting your request, to partnering with a lawyer, and receiving a final decision.
ILSAA: Stay Informed: How to Check Your USCIS Case Status (دری) (پښتو)
You can use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) case status tool online to receive an update on pending immigration applications or petitions. Receive detailed instructions on how to use the tool.