Asylum interview day checklist
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Asylum interview day checklist
Before the day
- Interview date, time, address: ______________________
- Read my whole I-589 and statement twice
- Timeline of key dates written out
- Mistakes in my I-589 told to my lawyer
- Interpreter confirmed: 18+, fluent, not my lawyer, witness or a government employee of my country
- Lawyer confirmed in person, G-28 filed
- Practice session done
Bring
- All passports, ID and travel papers, I-94
- Originals of documents I sent with my I-589
- Copy of my I-589 and everything I filed
- Certified translations
- Spouse and children under 21 on my case, with their ID and papers
- Interview notice
If I can't go
- Call 1-800-375-5283 before the interview, with my reason and proof
From Your asylum interview and how to prepare. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.