If you applied affirmatively (not in court) and your case is denied, you’ll usually be referred to immigration court if you don’t have valid status.

If your court-based (defensive) asylum application is denied, the judge may order you removed (deported) from the U.S.

Sometimes, even if asylum is denied, other relief, like withholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), may be available.

If you missed your asylum interview or court hearing, your case may be denied automatically, and you could be ordered removed.