{"id":1410,"date":"2016-07-19T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:23:41","slug":"personal-statement-for-asylum-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/es\/personal-statement-for-asylum-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Statement for Asylum Application"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have considered your options and have decided that you should apply for asylum<\/a> in the United States. Once you have made the decision, it is time to start the application process. You will need to complete Form I-589. In addition, your asylum application should be accompanied by a personal statement or declaration<\/a> and corroborating documents.<\/p>\n

A personal statement is a statement that details your story, explains why you are applying for asylum, and works to persuade the officer or judge that your application should be granted.\u00a0 It is usually a number of pages long.<\/p>\n

Your personal statement should be organized so that it is easy to follow and easy to reference. Most importantly, the statement should be truthful and accurate.\u00a0 You should provide as much detail as possible in the narrative so that the Asylum Office can get a full understanding of your background and the kind of persecution you have suffered<\/a> or fear suffering. It is best to follow a chronological order.<\/p>\n

Documentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Besides writing a thorough narrative, you need to supplement the personal statement with appropriate documentation. Evidence can include:<\/p>\n