In general, it is not advisable to return to your home country after the events giving rise to the fear of return. It could appear to the Judge...

The most conservative answer is that you should not return to your home country, esp. when the asylum filing was recent. It might give rise to the...

The officer has discretion over how to conduct the interviews. Who they interview will be based on the specifics of the case. If two people are...

"Embarrassment" is not a reason to deny an asylum claim. Also, I sincerely doubt they felt any embarrassment about your behavior, the most likely...

Yes, immigration officials will be aware of the overstay. It is at their discretion when or if they act on it.

Once the state takes over, it is their choice whether or not to prosecute. They can choose to dismiss as you wish or move forward. Regardless of...

It would be at the discretion of CBP. They can be 1) simply allowed re-entry, 2) allowed re-entry and placed in removal proceedings or 3) denied...

Unfortunately the only change of status I have seen from withholding to permanent resident is by marriage and in your case, the Judge's finding...

This is fine, you can use the passport of your home country but you cant travel to your home country (or any other country where you claimed to...

If the mistake was on your part, there is nothing you can do besides file the I-824. So, if you truly did select both options then unfortunately,...