United States · Protection and humanitarian
Refugees and Asylum
Who it's for: People who have been persecuted, or fear persecution, because of race, religion, nationality, social group or political opinion.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Listed with official links only. For help with a protection claim, contact the official service or a regulated adviser.
Other protection and humanitarian routes in United States
- Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (Dependents)
- Humanitarian or Significant Public Benefit Parole
- Indochinese Parole Adjustment Act
- Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness
- Special Immigrant Afghan or Iraqi Translator or Interpreter
- Special Immigrant Iraqi Employed by the US Government
- Special Immigrant Juvenile
- T Nonimmigrant Status (Victims of Human Trafficking)
- Temporary Protected Status
- U Nonimmigrant Status (Victims of Criminal Activity)
- VAWA Self-Petitioner