Immigration Solutions: Asylum

Learn about Asylum in the U.S. and navigate the asylum process with this comprehensive course. This course offers an overview of this vital immigration benefit for foreign nationals facing persecution. Discover how to potentially remain lawfully in the U.S. indefinitely if you fear persecution in your home country.

This course simplifies understanding a potentially complex process. While each asylum case is unique, this resource provides a foundational understanding. If you have experienced persecution or fear persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, this course is for you. You and your family members may be eligible for immigration benefits if granted asylum.

By gaining knowledge of the asylum process, you could potentially save significant fees typically associated with hiring an immigration attorney to file your asylum petition.

What You'll Learn:

• Understand Asylum: Define asylum and explore the eligibility requirements.
• Asylum Application Process: Describe the steps involved in the asylum application process and identify potential bars to asylum.
• Life After Asylum: Gain insight into the processes and considerations following the grant of asylum.

This course is structured into six (6) sections with twelve (12) short, informative videos, providing clear guidance on navigating the asylum application. You will also learn how to complete USCIS Form I-589, the application for asylum, and understand the bars to asylum.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for foreign nationals who:

• Fear persecution in their home country and are unable or unwilling to return.
• Have been persecuted in the past or have a well-founded fear of future persecution.

No prerequisites are required.

Key Concepts:

• Eligibility Requirements for Asylum
• USCIS Form I-589
• Bars to Asylum
• Asylum Application Process
• Immigration Benefits
• Fear of Persecution