Forms for asylum, refugee status, humanitarian protection, and relief programs. Includes I-589 (Asylum), I-730 (Refugee), I-821 (TPS), and U/T visa applications.
Humanitarian immigration forms provide protection for individuals fleeing persecution, disasters, and certain crimes. Form I-589 is the application for asylum and withholding of removal, which must generally be filed within 1 year of arrival. Form I-730 follows approved asylum/refugee cases to bring family members. Form I-821 is for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of designated countries. Form I-914 is for T nonimmigrant status (trafficking victims) and Form I-918 is for U nonimmigrant status (crime victims). These cases require careful documentation of the harm suffered and often involve complex legal standards.
Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
Use this form to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal (formerly called “withholding of deportation”). You may file for asylum if you are physically in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen.
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
If you are a principal refugee admitted to the United States within the past 2 years or a principal asylee who was granted asylum within the past 2 years, you (the petitioner) may use this form to request that your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age (the beneficiaries) join you in the United States.
Application for Temporary Protected Status
If you believe you are an eligible national of a designated country or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in the designated country, use this form to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
USCIS forms related to humanitarian & relief.
Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
Use this form to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal (formerly called “withholding of deportation”). You may file for asylum if you are physically in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen.
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
If you are a principal refugee admitted to the United States within the past 2 years or a principal asylee who was granted asylum within the past 2 years, you (the petitioner) may use this form to request that your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age (the beneficiaries) join you in the United States.
Application for Temporary Protected Status
If you believe you are an eligible national of a designated country or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in the designated country, use this form to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Request consideration for DACA protection.
Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105-100 (NACARA))
Use this form if you are an alien who is eligible to apply for suspension of deportation or special rule cancellation of removal under the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA).
Application for T Nonimmigrant Status
Use this form to request temporary immigration benefits if you are a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, also known as human trafficking.
Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
If you are an alien and are a victim of a qualifying criminal activity, use this form to petition for temporary immigration benefits for yourself and your qualifying family members, as appropriate.
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