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What is Asylum? Asylum is a form of protection that allows individuals who are in the United States to remain here, provided that they meet the definition of a refugee and are not barred from either applying for or being granted asylum, and eventually to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident. You can learn more about the Asylum Program in our Overview and History sections. Two Paths to Asylum discusses the differences between the "affirmative" asylum process (applicants who have not been placed in removal proceedings submit their applications affirmatively to USCIS for decision by an Asylum Officer) and the "defensive" asylum process (applicants in removal proceedings request asylum before an Immigration Judge during removal proceedings as a defense against removal from the United States).
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