Form I-589: Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
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What is Form I-589?
Form I-589 is used to apply for asylum and for withholding of removal, including protection under the Convention Against Torture. It can be filed affirmatively with USCIS or defensively in immigration court. If asylum is granted, the person may later apply for a green card.
Who files it: People physically present in the United States who fear persecution in their home country, and may include a spouse and unmarried children under 21.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Detailed statement of past persecution or fear of future persecution
- Persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or a particular social group
- Filed within one year of last arrival, unless an exception applies
- Identity documents and evidence supporting the claim
- Passport-style photo of the applicant and each included family member
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-589 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-589
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
How entries are written 72 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; A-Numbers; Social Security numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; marriage and family details; employment and education; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Dates 12 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; marriage and family details; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 24 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: addresses; marriage and family details; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 25 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 9 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-589
- Use the current edition (07/28/26). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-589 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-589 questions
What is Form I-589 used for?
Form I-589 is used to apply for asylum and for withholding of removal, including protection under the Convention Against Torture. It can be filed affirmatively with USCIS or defensively in immigration court. If asylum is granted, the person may later apply for a green card.
Who files Form I-589?
People physically present in the United States who fear persecution in their home country, and may include a spouse and unmarried children under 21.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-589?
FormVeritas runs 142 checks written for Form I-589, covering how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-589?
USCIS lists 07/28/26 as the current edition of Form I-589. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-589 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-589 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-589?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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