Are you currently located in the United States or seeking entry into the United States at a port of entry?
I am located in the United States
I am outside the United States or at a port of entry seeking entry into the United States

Has it been 365 days or longer since your last arrival to the United States?
Yes
No

Did extraordinary circumstances prevent you from applying for asylum prior to the 1 year deadline to apply?
Yes
No

Did your circumstances change that make you eligible now?
Yes
No

Are you persecuted or in fear of being persecuted based on at least one of the following:
Race
Religion
Nationality
Beliefs (political or otherwise)
Other reason

Are you a member of a group that is being persecuted?
Yes
No

Can you identify the group? (other people in your country can easily identify members of that group)
Yes
No

Are you persecuted or in fear of being persecuted based on at least one of the following:
Race
Religion
Nationality
Beliefs (political or otherwise)
Other reason

Does your persecutor have the power to harm you?
Yes
No

Can the police and/or legal system in your country protect you against your persecutor?
Yes
No

Can you move to another part of your country to avoid persecution?
Yes
No

Have you previously applied for asylum to the United States?
Yes
No

Have you been convicted of a serious crime?
Yes
No

Have you been involved in the commission of a serious non-political crime outside the U.S.?
Yes
No

Do you believe that you pose a danger to the United States?
Yes
No

Have you participated in a terrorist activity?
Yes
No

Have you particiapted in the persecution of others?
Yes
No

Do you have a spouse and/or children?
Yes
No

Eligibility for Asylum in the United States