Yes, asylum can stop deportation, you must prove that you fear persecution in your home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

 If you're in immigration court, you can file asylum with the judge and request protection to stop deportation.

If asylum is denied, the court might still grant Withholding of Removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT).

You must prove your fear of harm is real and based on one of the 5 protected grounds. General violence or poverty usually isn’t enough.

Yes, applying for asylum can temporarily halt deportation, but it must be filed promptly and meet specific legal criteria to be considered valid.