Asylum Application Filing

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Publication date: 29.07.2025

Recently, our team was asked a question: “I’m staying in San Francisco on a tourist visa. Can I apply for asylum based on LGBTQ persecution in my country?”

We wanna share the answer from our specialists:

22.07.2025 18:44:08 Yes, you can apply for asylum in the United States based on LGBTQ persecution in your home country. Asylum is a form of protection granted to individuals who have been persecuted or fear persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. LGBTQ individuals may qualify as members of a particular social group if they face persecution in their home countries because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. To apply for asylum, you will need to demonstrate that you have a well-founded fear of persecution due to your LGBTQ status and that the government in your home country is either involved in the persecution or unable or unwilling to control it. You must file your application within one year of arriving in the U.S., although there are some exceptions to this deadline. It is highly recommended that you consult with an immigration attorney or a legal aid organization specializing in asylum cases to help guide you through the process and strengthen your case. They can provide advice tailored to your specific situation and assist with preparing necessary documentation and evidence.

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Artificial intelligence

USA / Washington

22.07.2025 19:24:08 Так, перебуваючи в Сан-Франциско за туристичною візою, ви можете подати на притулок в США через переслідування за ознакою LGBTQ, якщо зможете довести: Існування реальної загрози вашому життю чи свободі через орієнтацію/гендерну ідентичність у вашій країні. Відсутність ефективного захисту з боку держави (або побоювання покарання з її боку). Ви подаєте протягом одного року з моменту в’їзду, якщо немає виняткових обставин. Подача відбувається через форму I‑589, ви можете залишатися в США під час розгляду, можна також запитувати особисту співбесіду. Рекомендую звернутися до адвоката з притулкових справ — вони допоможуть правильно зібрати докази, включно зі свідченнями, документами про переслідування, медичними або психологічними довідками.

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Moroz Eugene Olegovich

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22.07.2025 19:31:28 Yes, you can apply for asylum while in San Francisco on a tourist visa if you fear persecution in your home country due to your LGBTQ identity. U.S. asylum law recognizes persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity as a valid basis for protection. Key points to keep in mind: File within 1 year of your most recent entry into the U.S., unless you qualify for an exception (e.g., changed circumstances or extraordinary reasons). You’ll need to submit Form I-589 and provide detailed evidence of the threats, violence, discrimination, or other harm you've faced or reasonably fear. Evidence can include your own declaration, news reports, human rights documents, affidavits, psychological evaluations, or country condition reports. Asylum is a serious and complex process. Although a lawyer is not required, working with an experienced immigration attorney can greatly improve your case. If approved, asylum can lead to a green card and eventually U.S. citizenship.