Seeking asylum can be stressful. Often, individuals bear the invisible scars of abuse, mistreatment, or persecution experienced in their home country. These invisible wounds might translate into mental health showing symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, hindering their ability to navigate the asylum process effectively.
The psychological report describes the persecution or abuse, the “protected group” the applicant belongs to, the mental health consequences of prior abuse persecution, and the mental health consequences related to fear of abuse/persecution in the future.
USCIS explain that every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to:
- Race
- Religion
- Nationality
- Membership in a particular social group
- Political opinion
You may only file an “Asylum” application if you are physically present in the United States, and you are not a U.S. citizen.ylum” application if you are physically present in the United States, and you are not a U.S. citizen.
