I have/have not been harmed, mistreated, or threatened in the past.

I was harmed on account of my race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.

• The government of my home country did not harm me and is able and willing to protect me.
  • If the government did not harm you and is able and willing to protect you, you are likely not eligible for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture.

I do not fear that I will suffer harm rising to the extreme level of persecution if returned to my home country.

• If you have not been harmed in the past and you do not fear that you will suffer severe harm that rises to the extreme level of persecution or torture if returned to your home country, you may not be eligible for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture. If you have further questions on your eligibility for these forms of relief, you should seek legal assistance from an attorney or Accredited Representative.

I fear that I will suffer harm rising to the extreme level of persecution if returned to my home country.

• I am afraid I will be harmed for a different reason.
  • If you do not fear harm on account of your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, you are likely not eligible for asylum or withholding of removal. However, if you fear that you will be tortured if returned to your home country, you may be eligible for relief under the Convention Against Torture.
    • Torture is an extreme form of cruel and inhuman treatment and does not include lesser forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. I am afraid that I will be tortured if returned to my home country.
      • I am afraid that the government of my home country will torture me or allow someone to torture me.
        • You may be eligible for voluntary departure. to learn more about this form of relief and how to apply, see the information on this page.
    • Torture is an extreme form of cruel and inhuman treatment and does not include lesser forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. I am not afraid that I will be tortured if returned to my home country.
      • If you do not fear that you will be tortured if returned to your home country, you may not be eligible for protection under the Convention Against Torture. If you feel you may be eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this form of relief.
• I am afraid I will be harmed on account of my race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
  • The government of my home country is unable and unwilling to protect me.
    • I am not able to safely relocate within my country to avoid the harm.
      • I have not been removed from the United States.
        • I have been in the United States for less than one year.
          • You may be eligible for voluntary departure. to learn more about this form of relief and how to apply, see the information on this page.
  • The government of my home country is able and willing to protect me.
    • If you do not fear harm from the government and the government is able and willing to protect you, you are likely not eligible for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture. If you feel you may be eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this form of relief.

The harm you fear must rise to the extreme level of persecution. This means it is very serious and may include being beaten, kidnapped, threatened, or killed, or having family members who were harmed that way. I fear persecution.

• I am afraid I will be harmed on account of my race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
  • The government of my home country is unable and unwilling to protect me.
    • I am not able to safely relocate within my country to avoid the harm.
      • I have not been removed from the United States.
        • I have been in the United States for less than one year.
          • You may be eligible for voluntary departure. to learn more about this form of relief and how to apply, see the information on this page.
  • I am afraid I will be harmed for a different reason.
    • If you do not fear harm on account of your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, you are likely not eligible for asylum or withholding of removal. However, if you fear that you will be tortured if returned to your home country, you may be eligible for relief under the Convention Against Torture.
      • Torture is an extreme form of cruel and inhuman treatment and does not include lesser forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. I am afraid that I will be tortured if returned to my home country.
        • I am afraid that the government of my home country will torture me or allow someone to torture me.
          • You may be eligible for voluntary departure. to learn more about this form of relief and how to apply, see the information on this page.
        • I am not afraid that the government of my home country will torture me or allow someone to torture me.
          • If you do not fear that you will be tortured by the government or that the government will allow someone to torture you if returned to your home country, you may not be eligible for protection under the Convention Against Torture. If you feel you may be eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this form of relief.
      • Torture is an extreme form of cruel and inhuman treatment and does not include lesser forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. I am not afraid that I will be tortured if returned to my home country.
        • If you do not fear that you will be tortured if returned to your home country, you may not be eligible for protection under the Convention Against Torture. If you feel you may be eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this form of relief.

The harm you fear must rise to the extreme level of persecution. This means it is very serious and may include being beaten, kidnapped, threatened, or killed, or having family members who were harmed that way. I do not fear persecution.

• If you have not been harmed in the past and you do not fear that you will suffer severe harm that rises to the extreme level of persecution or torture if returned to your home country, you may not be eligible for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture. If you have further questions on your eligibility for these forms of relief, you should seek legal assistance from an attorney or Accredited Representative.

If you have not been harmed in the past and you do not fear that you will suffer severe harm that rises to the extreme level of persecution or torture if returned to your home country, you may not be eligible for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture. If you have further questions on your eligibility for these forms of relief, you should seek legal assistance from an attorney or Accredited Representative.