Definition
I-589
Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal.
Form I-589 is used to apply for asylum, statutory withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Asylum applicants may file I-589 affirmatively with USCIS or defensively in immigration court.
See also
More immigration terms
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I-751
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.
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I-765
Application for Employment Authorization.
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ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Immediate Relative
Spouse, unmarried child under 21, or parent of a U.S. citizen — uncapped and not subject to Visa Bulletin.
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INA
Immigration and Nationality Act — the main federal immigration law.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.