To qualify for asylum, you need to show that you’ve faced persecution or have a well-founded fear of it based on things like your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or being part of a specific social group. Evidence like personal statements, police reports, or even news articles about your situation can help

I’ve been through this process myself, and it’s all about proving your fear of persecution is real. I submitted affidavits from people who knew my situation, along with medical records and photos of the harm I faced. It’s tough, but having strong evidence makes a difference.

You qualify if you can prove you’ve been persecuted or are at risk because of who you are or what you believe. They usually ask for things like witness statements, official documents, or even media reports that back up your story

From what I know, you need to file Form I-589 within a year of arriving in the U.S. and show evidence of persecution. It could be anything from personal testimonies to medical records or even proof of threats you’ve received.

I’ve seen people use all kinds of evidence—letters from family, photos, even social media posts showing threats. The key is to connect it to one of the protected grounds like race or religion. It’s not easy, but it’s possible