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Posted 4 months ago
Brandon Keller
Answered 4 months ago
Yes, if you are applying for asylum in the U.S., you can include your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 in your application. They must be physically present in the U.S. and listed on your Form I-589. If they are not in the U.S., you may be able to petition for them later if your asylum is approved.
Marcus Doyle
Answered 4 months ago
You may include your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 as dependents on your asylum application, but only if they are physically present in the U.S. at the time you apply. To do so, they must be listed on Form I-589 and can receive derivative asylum status if your case is approved. If they are overseas, you cannot include them directly, but you may petition for them later using Form I-730.
Trevor Langston
Answered 4 months ago
Yes, but only certain family members qualify. USCIS permits you to include your spouse and children under 21 who are not married and are physically present in the U.S. when you file your asylum claim. If granted asylum, you will have two years to file Form I-730 to bring eligible family members from abroad. Make sure to keep track of deadlines and maintain all necessary documents proving the family relationship.