From the Desk of the Han Yin, Manager
May 8, 2026
One of the most effective ways to prepare for an asylum interview is to review real questions
that have been asked by asylum officers. Understanding how these questions are structured
can help applicants better organize their thoughts and present their experiences clearly and
confidently.
https://winyourasylumcase.blogspot.com is an online source of questions that were asked, of
applicants from many countries. Here are some questions from a posting:
- Did you suffer physical harm in your country? When was the first time? You say a
man hit you? What was he wearing? Was it a police uniform? Why did you believe it
was a policeman? Did other people believe it was a policeman? - What weapons did he have? where on your body, did he hit you?
- What language did he speak? What words did he say? Did he know what your ethnic
group was? How could he know it? - Did he know what your religion was? how could he know it?
- Did he know what your political opinion was?
- Where were you at the moment of your arrest?
- What thoughts went through your mind, at that time?
- Why did the soldiers attack that village, and not another one?
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Moral of the Story:
Applicants should be ready to explain not only what happened, but also how and why it
happened.
It is important to practice answering questions clearly and honestly, with as much detail as
possible. Preparing in advance can reduce stress and help applicants feel more confident
during the interview.