United States · USCIS
Form I-589 — Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
Form I-589 is the application for asylum in the United States, generally filed within one year of arrival.
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Who needs I-589?
People physically present in the U.S. seeking asylum based on persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution.
How to fill it with DocsArc
- Open I-589 in the DocsArc workspace with one click above.
- Click any field and type — form fields are detected automatically, and you can add text anywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a filing fee?
Check the current USCIS fee schedule — asylum filing has historically been free, but fees change; verify before filing.
What is the one-year deadline?
You must generally apply within one year of your last arrival, unless changed or extraordinary circumstances apply.
Always verify you have the current version: official USCIS page
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