Q : Where Can I Find the Law on Asylum?

The legal foundation for the Asylum Program comes from the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). For the part of the law concerning asylum, please see INA § 208 (Asylum). You can also link here to the Immigration and Nationality Act. Rules published in the Federal Register explain the eligibility requirements and procedures to be followed by applicants and the government. These rules are incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 8 CFR § 208. Asylum officers also rely on case law to decide asylum claims.