Asylum Question

[necb2]

hello,
Can I Apply For Asylum If I Am Illegally in the United States?
Thanks
Nabi

[immigration law]

Originally Posted by necb2

hello,
Can I Apply For Asylum If I Am Illegally in the United States?
Thanks
Nabi

Yes, you may apply even if you are here illegally. You may apply for asylum regardless of your immigration status as long as you file your application within one year of your last arrival or demonstrate that you are eligible for an exception to that rule based on changed circumstances or extraordinary circumstances, and that you filed for asylum within a reasonable amount of time given those circumstances.