Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to:
- Race
- Religion
- Nationality
- Membership in a particular social group
- Political opinion
Affirmative Asylum: Application to the asylum office if the applicant entered the United States with a visa.
Defensive Asylum: Court case if the applicant entered the United States through the US-Mexican border without a visa.
I-765 Employment Authorization Documents (work permits in the United States) and AR11 Change of Address applications are handled as part of your Asylum Application.