{"id":352736,"date":"2022-08-19T07:42:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T12:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/immigration\/asylum-refugee\/asylum-eligibility-and-asylum-claims-faq.html"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:41:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:41:34","slug":"asylum-eligibility-and-asylum-claims-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/asylum-refugee\/asylum-eligibility-and-asylum-claims-faq.html","title":{"rendered":"Asylum Claims and Eligibility: FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Asylum Claims and Eligibility: FAQ<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Meagan Neil, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Asylum <\/span>eligibility<\/span> in the U.S. depends on showing a credible <\/span>fear<\/span> of persecution<\/span> and meeting the legal definition of a refugee<\/span>. Many people have questions about who qualifies, how to apply, and what factors\u2014like timing, country of origin<\/span>, or family considerations\u2014might affect their claim.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

This FAQ answers common questions about asylum claims<\/span> and eligibility<\/span>. This will help you better understand the process and what to expect as you seek refuge in the U.S.<\/p>\n