U.S Immigration Guide
File Your I-589 Application Today
Learn how to file your affirmative I-589 form.
Learn where to file your affirmative form I-589 if you meet USCIS eligibility criteria. To file for asylum, submit Form I-589 to USCIS if not in EOIR proceedings. If in EOIR, file directly with the designated immigration court. Check EOIR case status online or via hotline for guidance.
Asylum Filing Instruction
Where to File Asylum Application
Who May File with USCIS
You can file Form I-589 for asylum with USCIS if:
You are not a U.S. citizen and are physically present in the U.S.
You have never been issued an A-Number, or you have an A-Number but are not currently in EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) proceedings.
You are in removal proceedings and have been determined to be an "unaccompanied alien child" (UAC).
If you are in EOIR proceedings, you must file Form I-589 with EOIR unless you qualify as a UAC. You can check your EOIR status by calling the EOIR Automated Case Information Hotline (800-898-7180) or by using the EOIR Automated Case Information online system.
Steps for Filing in EOIR Proceedings
If EOIR has your information, including your hearing date, you must file Form I-589 with EOIR. Check the EOIR hotline or website for the correct immigration court address. Filing in the wrong location may result in delays or rejection of your application.
Filing with USCIS
If eligible to apply with USCIS, you can file Form I-589 online or by mail. Use the Filing Instructions Tool for guidance. Note that UACs, individuals whose removal proceedings were dismissed or terminated, and those issued Form I-862 (Notice to Appear) by DHS but not docketed in EOIR, must file by mail.
Where to Mail Your Application
Depending on your location, use the following addresses to submit Form I-589 by mail:
For residents of Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas:
USPS: USCIS, Attn: I-589 (Box 653080), P.O. Box 653080, Dallas, TX 75265-3080
FedEx, UPS, DHL: USCIS, Attn: I-589 (Box 653080), 2501 S. State Highway 121 Business Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
For residents of any other state or territory:
USPS: USCIS, Attn: I-589, P.O. Box 6893, Chicago, IL 60680
FedEx, UPS, DHL: USCIS, Attn: I-589 (Box 6893), 131 S. Dearborn St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603-5517
If required, refer to the Special Instructions on USCIS’s website for additional filing details.
Consult USCIS at: https://www.uscis.gov/i-589
Thigs to be Remembered
Learn how to file your affirmative Form I-589 with USCIS and eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Find out if you can file based on your citizenship status and current proceedings.
Application Process
Step-by-step guidance on submitting your Form I-589 and what to expect during processing.
Check EOIR Status
Verify your proceedings
