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It explains the process and how to fill out the right forms. It also shares what type of documents you need to gather to prove you are eligible for asylum.  \nThere are different asylum application processes for different people. If you use the wrong process, your application is denied. You should only use this fact sheet if you are an adult and you are in removal proceedings. To find out which asylum application process you should use, go to: [https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/how-decide-if-you-can-apply](https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/how-decide-if-you-can-apply)asylum-united-states  \nThis fact sheet was developed in collaboration with the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, The Advocates for Human Rights, and the Volunteer Lawyers Network. It was supported by funding from the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services.  \nSpecial thanks to The Advocates for Human Rights and the Volunteer Lawyers Network for generously allowing us to draw from their asylum guides in creating this resource.  \nThe Defensive Process for Asylum  \nHow do I apply for asylum?  \nThere are 9 steps to apply for asylum in Immigration Court.  \nYou must complete your application (steps 01 – 05) within 1 year of your last entry to the United  \nSTEP 01  \nFill out Form I-589.  \nSTEP 02  \nPay the $100 application fee online. Then gather and prepare documents to send with your application.  \nSTEP 03  \nMake three copies of your application.  \nSTEP 04  \nFile 1 copy of your asylum application with the Immigration Court. You must deliver it to the court where your hearing is scheduled.  \nSTEP 05  \nDeliver 1 copy of your asylum application to the government lawyer or “OPLA office.”  \nSTEP 06  \nGo to your biometrics appointment, if necessary.  \nSTEP 07  \nGo to your Master Calendar Hearing with the Immigration Judge.  \nSTEP 08  \nGo to your Individual Merits Hearing with the Immigration Judge about your asylum application.  \nSTEP 09  \nThe Immigration Judge makes a decision about your asylum application.  \nScan me with your phone  \nTell the Immigration Court and OPLA office if you move during the asylum application process.  \nLawHelpMN has a fact sheet that tells you how to update your address with the Immigration Court. Scan the QR code or go to:  \n[lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/reporting-change](lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/reporting-change)address-immigration-court  \nAsk for help with your application if you are not comfortable using English.  \nThe Asylum Application Form  \nThe I-589 Form must be completed in English. Someone else can help you fill out the form. This might be a family member, friend, or lawyer. If someone helps you fill out the form, they are called a“preparer.” They need to fill out and sign “Part E” on the I-589 Form.  \nSupporting Documents  \nYou may need to send supporting documents with your application. They must be submitted in English. If the original document is not in English, someone must translate it. You do not need to use a professional interpreter or translator. A bilingual family member, friend, or acquaintance can do it if they are qualified. Anyone who translates a document must complete a translator form. Send the translator form with your application. Get a blank translator form at:  \n[lawhelpmn.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Immigration](lawhelpmn.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Immigration)[ ](lawhelpmn.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Immigration)[Certificate of Translation.pdf](Certificate of Translation.pdf)  \nCourt Hearings  \nYou need to go to court for a hearing during the asylum application process. Ask the judge for an interpreter in the language you are most comfortable using.  \nSTEP 01 Fill out Form I-589 .  \nForm I-589  \nScan the QR code or go to[uscis.gov/i-","cbCaiaIDdhCDJcFD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaIDdhCDJcFD","pdf",694920,22,"English","# The Defensive Process for Asylum\n## Steps to Apply (01-09)\n## The Asylum Application Form (I-589)\n## Supporting Documents\n## Court Hearings","[{\"question\":\"Who should use this asylum fact sheet in Immigration Court?\",\"answer\":\"Use it only if you are an adult and you are in removal proceedings. 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