What is the process for applying for asylum?

Applying for asylum in Washington requires meeting the definition of a “refugee” under Immigration and Nationality Act. To qualify as a refugee, a person must be “unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.” To request asylum in Washington, an individual must complete the proper forms which can be obtained from USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and file the application within one year of arriving in the U.S. The application must be filed in either the Seattle District or Spokane District office. If the applicant is already in removal proceedings and wishes to apply for asylum, the application must be filed with the Immigration Judge. If the application is approved by USCIS, the applicant will receive a notice of approval. The application can also be referred to a higher level of review or denied. If the application is referred or denied, the applicant can request an appeal. In addition to the application, applicants must also provide supporting documentation, including proof of identity and an explanation for why they are seeking protection. Applicants for asylum will be scheduled for an interview with a USCIS officer. During the interview, the applicant will be questioned about their background, the reasons for their fear of persecution, and their reasons for applying for asylum.

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El proceso para solicitar asilo en Washington es bastante simple. Primero, hay que presentar una solicitud de asilo con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). La forma para solicitar asilo es el Formulario I-589, Solicitud de Exención de Inmigración o de Asilo en los Estados Unidos. A la hora de presentar el formulario, también hay que incluir una declaración escrita con todos los detalles de tu caso: tu nombre, país de orígen, motivos por los que estás solicitando asilo, otras solicitudes que hayas hecho y sus resultados y cualquier otro tipo de documentación que pueda servir como prueba de lo que estás afirmando. Una vez que el formulario y la declaración se hayan presentado, el caso será enviado a una oficina de USCIS cercana, donde se llevarán a cabo una entrevista y una audiencia de asilo. Durante la entrevista, se te harán preguntas sobre tu aplicación y sobre la situación en tu país de origen. Si la entrevista y la audiencia resultan satisfactorias, el oficial de USCIS emitirá una decisión. Si la decisión es positiva, recibirás el estatus de refugiado y los derechos correspondientes.

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