Being out of status does not automatically disqualify you from asylum, but you must still meet the requirements, including showing a well-founded fear of persecution in your home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Yes, you can still apply for asylum even if you are out of status. U.S. immigration law allows individuals to seek asylum regardless of their current immigration status, as long as they file within one year of their last arrival in the United States.