| Overview of the asylum process in New York.
This section of our website is meant to provide you with the
basic facts of the asylum process in NY.
It is meant to familiarize
you with what you will need to do. We have tried to make it as
simple and clear as possible. However, it may still be difficult to
comprehend.
Do not hesitate to contact RIF. We will help you to
understand the information and guide you to the adequate services.
| Who can apply for political asylum in the US? •
A person who can demonstrate persecution on account of
political & religious affiliation;
• A person persecuted on account of their race & ethnicity;
• A person persecuted due to gender violence such as domestic
violence, and/or female genital mutilation;
• A person persecuted due to their sexual orientation such as
homosexuals.
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The information provided has been divided into the various phases
of the asylum application process, as listed below; click on any of those links
to access the corresponding information.
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