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Laws current as of November 22, 2024

If I qualify for asylum, can I request it if I am already in immigration court proceedings?

If you are in removal proceedings but believe you might qualify for asylum, you can request asylum as a defense against removal from the U.S. For more information on the defensive asylum process, see How do I apply for asylum? How long after arriving in the US do I have to apply?