U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, dated July 28, 2026. Applicants can still use the prior version, dated January 20, 2025, through August 27, 2026. Starting August 28, USCIS only accepts the new edition.
If you’re preparing to file and currently have the older form on hand, it’s worth downloading the current version now rather than waiting until the deadline. ILBSG monitors these kinds of form and policy updates as part of our ongoing immigration practice. If you have questions about your asylum application or any other immigration matter, contact us. Immigration policy shifts often and quickly these days, so working with an attorney who’s tracking the changes in real time can make a real difference in how your case turns out.
As always, ILBSG actively monitors ongoing U.S. immigration news. If you have questions about any U.S. immigration related issue, contact us. Working with an experienced attorney ensures you get the right advice based on the most recent laws. In an ever-evolving immigration policy landscape, it’s particularly critical you get the right advice.