IFS Asylum & Refugee Processing 2

Question 1

Which USCIS form is used to apply for asylum affirmatively within the United States?

Accepted Answer

Form I-589

Answer

Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, is the form filed with USCIS for affirmative asylum applications.

Question 2

Under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), what must an applicant demonstrate to qualify for protection?

Accepted Answer

It is more likely than not they would be tortured by or with government acquiescence

Answer

CAT protection requires showing it is 'more likely than not' the applicant would face torture with the acquiescence of a public official.

Question 3

What is the purpose of Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition?

Accepted Answer

To petition for qualifying family members to follow-to-join an asylee or refugee

Answer

Form I-730 allows asylees and refugees to petition for their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to join them in the U.S.

Question 4

An asylum applicant who fails to appear for their immigration court hearing will most likely face what consequence?

Accepted Answer

An in absentia order of removal

Answer

Under INA § 240(b)(5), an applicant who fails to appear for a removal hearing without adequate cause will be ordered removed in absentia.

Question 5

Which office adjudicates asylum claims filed by individuals who are not in removal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

USCIS Asylum Office

Answer

The USCIS Asylum Office adjudicates affirmative asylum applications from individuals not in removal proceedings.

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