USCIS to Resume Processing Some Asylum Applications
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USCIS will resume processing some asylum applications, but with stricter vetting. Other restrictions, including travel bans from high-risk countries, remain in effect.
USCIS to Resume Processing Some Asylum Applications
USCIS has announced that it will resume processing some asylum applications. However, this does not signal a return to the status quo. The government has emphasized that stricter vetting will continue, and the broader immigration restrictions, including travel bans from high-risk countries identified in Trump’s presidential proclamation, remain in effect.
What This Means for Applicants
For applicants, this means that their applications will be scrutinized more closely, and the process may take longer. Additionally, applicants should be prepared to provide additional information and evidence in support of their applications.
Implications for Immigration Policy
This move demonstrates the ongoing trend towards increased control over the immigration process. Applicants and their families should be aware of these changes and plan accordingly.
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