Resources for Starting Your Application:

cOMPLETING THE ASYLUM APPLICATION

Watch a video presentation about the steps to complete the asylum application.

Gathering Evidence for your case

Watch a video presentation about what evidence you need to support your case and how to submit it.

hOW TO WRITE YOUR ASYLUM STORY

Read our guide about how to write your asylum story, a critical part of your asylum application.

pREPARING FOR AN ASYLUM INTERVIEW

Read Neil Hernandez’s presentation about preparing for an asylum interview.

MOCK ASYLUM INTERVIEW

Watch a video mock asylum interview to get a sense of what your interview will be like.

Resources for After You Submit Your Application:

gETTING UPDATES ABOUT YOUR CASE

Read our guide about how to get info about your case and how to complete a change of address form.

Former Asylum Officer discusses Asylum Interview Decisions

Allen Schwartz discusses the factors that go into an interview decision, why certain cases are approved or denied, and more.

Former Asylum Officer shares his experience on the Asylum Interview

Watch this brief presentation regarding the Asylum Interview from a retired USCIS officer

COVID-19 ASYLUM INTERVIEW PROTOCOLS

Watch a presentation on recent changes to how asylum interviews are conducted in response to COVID-19.

guide to the asylum backlog

In recent years, the waiting time to receive an asylum interview has increased drastically. Check out our guide!

grants for asylees

Once you’ve been granted asylum, you may become eligible for refugee resettlement assistance.

SELF HELP ASYLUM GUIDE

Penn State Law and other organizations collaborated to make a comprehensive self-help guide to applying for asylum.

the asylumnist book

Immigration attorney Jason Dzubow posts a regular blog about asylum issues. He’s recently published a book on how to apply for asylum.