Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview
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The Department of Homeland Security has amended its regulations to permit USCIS to refer affirmative asylum applications to the DOJ without an interview. Learn more.
Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amended its regulations to permit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to refer certain affirmative asylum applications to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) without an interview. However, USCIS still offers an interview prior to a grant or denial of asylum.
What Has Changed
DHS has also removed the requirement that a letter communicating the basis for referral of an asylum application include an assessment of the alien's credibility.
Why These Changes Were Made
These changes are intended to streamline the asylum application process and reduce wait times for applicants.
What Applicants Should Do
Asylum applicants are advised to monitor the USCIS website for updates and consult with an immigration attorney if they have questions about the application process.
What to do next
- Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal — Order
- Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status — Order
- TPS Re-registration — Order
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Source: federalregister.gov