You can apply for asylum status if you have a criminal record, but depending on the crime, you may be barred from being granted asylum. Disclose information regarding your criminal history when you:
Submit Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
Attend your asylum interview
Failure to disclose criminal history information may lead to:
Fines
Imprisonment due to perjury
Contact an experienced asylum lawyer at the Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein to help determine your options for asylum if you have a criminal record.