There’s a question asylum officers ask that catches a lot of people off guard: have you ever lied or

There’s a question asylum officers ask that catches a lot of people off guard: have you ever lied or misrepresented anything on an immigration application? Many applicants say no - but if you said you were coming to the U.S. as a tourist when you were actually planning to seek asylum, that’s a misrepresentation on your visa application. ⚠️ Here’s what most people don’t know: lying to get your visa is actually forgiven in asylum cases. What is NOT forgiven is lying during your asylum interview about whether you’ve ever lied. That’s what gets cases denied. Before your interview, think carefully about your history and be upfront about any past misrepresentations. Honesty at that stage protects you. ⚖️ For help with your asylum case, send the word “CONSULT” to me in a direct message.