New Asylum Policy in the US
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A new policy requires compliance with the law when considering asylum applications, which may affect many immigrants in the US.
New Asylum Policy in the US
A new policy has been announced regarding asylum in the US. Under this policy, asylum officers will only conduct asylum interviews if the application was filed on time. This means that if an application was filed late, it will be denied without an interview. This policy is in response to a recent CBS report that found asylum officers were conducting asylum interviews for applications that were filed late and were barred by law. This allowed immigrants to use the humanitarian system to extend their unlawful presence in the US.
What this means for immigrants
The new policy may affect many immigrants in the US. If you filed an asylum application late, it may be denied without an interview. Therefore, it is essential to file an asylum application on time and ensure that all necessary documents are attached to the application.
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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: cis.org