The Affirmative Asylum Process

The following steps explain how you apply for asylum in the United States through the affirmative asylum process. The information in this section will not apply to you if you are seeking asylum through the defensive asylum process, meaning you are already in removal proceedings before an immigration judge.

The Affirmative Asylum process in a nutshell

  1. Arrive in the U.S.
  2. Apply for Asylum.
  3. Fingerprinting and Background/ Security Checks.
  4. Receive an Interview Notice.
  5. Asylum Interview.
  6. Asylum Officer Makes Determination on Eligibility and Supervisory Asylum Officer Reviews the Decision.
  7. Receive Decision.
  8. Apply for Adjustment of Status to receive your Green Card.


DCDK Law has successfully represented immigrants at the USCIS Offices and helped them get their legal status in the United States. We represent our clients through each step of the process and take care of everything from start to finish.

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