Asylum & Refugee Document Services

Compassionate document preparation for those seeking protection in the United States

Quick answer

To apply for asylum, applicants generally prepare Form I-589, identity and entry records, a personal declaration, country condition evidence, translations, and supporting statements. Asylum eligibility and filing strategy should be reviewed with a licensed immigration attorney.

Asylum documents to prepare before filing

I-589 application packet

We organize Form I-589, identity records, passport pages, I-94 records, address history, family details, and prior immigration records for the filing package.

Declaration and evidence folder

We help assemble personal declaration drafts, supporting statements, country condition materials, translations, and records tied to the events described in the case.

Work authorization planning

For pending asylum applicants, we prepare I-765 work authorization records and verify the current USCIS timing and category rules before filing.

Supporting Asylum Seekers & Refugees

SoCal Immigration Services provides document preparation assistance for asylum seekers and refugees. Our team understands the challenges faced by those fleeing persecution and works with compassion to help prepare the necessary documentation. We serve the Iraqi, Syrian, Yemeni, and other Middle Eastern communities throughout Southern California.

Asylum Application (I-589)

Document preparation for affirmative and defensive asylum applications.

Form I-589 preparation

Personal declaration drafting assistance

Country conditions documentation

Supporting evidence organization

Refugee Adjustment (I-485)

Help refugees adjust status to permanent residence after one year in the U.S.

Form I-485 preparation

Form I-693 medical exam coordination

Employment authorization

Travel document applications

Family Reunification (I-730)

Help refugees and asylees reunite with immediate family members abroad.

Form I-730 preparation

Derivative family member petitions

Document translation

Evidence compilation

Work Authorization (I-765)

Employment authorization for asylum applicants pending case decisions.

Form I-765 preparation

EAD renewal applications

Category documentation

Status tracking

Communities We Serve

Iraqi & Chaldean refugeesSyrian asylum seekersYemeni familiesPalestinian refugeesEgyptian communitiesLebanese familiesAll Middle Eastern communities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to apply for asylum?

Generally, you must apply for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States. There are limited exceptions. We recommend seeking legal advice for your specific situation.

Can asylum seekers work while their case is pending?

Asylum applicants may apply for work authorization only when current USCIS timing and category rules allow it. We can help prepare the employment authorization documents and source check the filing requirements.

Do you provide legal representation for asylum cases?

No, we are a document preparation service. Asylum cases are complex legal matters, and we strongly recommend working with a licensed immigration attorney. We can refer you to qualified attorneys.

Need Help With Asylum Documents?

IMPORTANT: Asylum cases are complex legal matters. SoCal Immigration Services provides document preparation only - we are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. We strongly recommend consulting with a licensed immigration attorney for asylum cases.