But Trump could be my last choice. Letter was sent , disappeared, no answer back. But is there any law that prohibits USCIS from granting the case without interviewing an asylum seeker based on the documents already submitted? I cannot believe that after 8 years of waiting I finally got my approval letter. Take care, Jason. Yesterday I called USCIS on the number that you provided and spoke to a USCIS agent. I think we do well to preserve the integrity of the system by doing our best to ensure that those who benefit from it are legitimate asylum seekers. Take care, Jason. #BelieveAllAsylumSeekers, I am not really in agreement with this idea. Im also in California, so Ill definitely look into AB60! Take care, Jason. I do not really know any specifics about different background checks, and I do not know whether they perform cursory background checks for every application. In short, all this should be streamlined and made consistent. BTW I applied @ LA office September , 2016 More than 160,000 asylum seekers were waiting for an initial decision on their claim at the end of December - up 60% for the same period in 2021. Take care, Jason, It looks like even the Biden administration is just applying Trumps evils plans because it looks like EAD cards are almost taking a year to be produced . JDzubow(at)DzubowLaw.com. However, there are many issues to consider, and I do not know whether he would be eligible or get into trouble. I had my interview 2 yrs now I have been waiting for a decision;for almost 1 year and 8 months,2 months ago they called me for another interview,by same asylum officers;and she promised to give me a decision in a couple of weeks;now its been months and no still decision,I have already my ead and social for months now,why is my decision taking so long,do I have any hope of approval? I would have written a post if Jason allowed sharing this story but for now, I hope this helps some of you. The U.S. also needs to make a decision on the section at 208 of the INA, which gives anyone the right to file an asylum application, irrespective of how they arrive, where they arrive or their immigration status. But if you have a U visa case and a court case, maybe it is possible to put the court case on hold while the U visa processes. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) should conduct the asylum interview within 45 days after the date the application is filed, and make a decision on the asylum application within 180 days after the date the application is filed, unless exceptional In any way, USCIS and other agencies perform numerous background checks, including inquiries from COP, without revealing the asylum seekers identity. A background check for a RTD is much faster than the kind of background check that comes after an asylum interview. I dont know how to answer the question about being arrested before. I would interpret her statement to mean that economic migrants should not make the dangerous journey, because the US is working to assist the country. Thank you. I believe we should look beyond that speech, plus she never said asylum seekers are illegals. Can you say something about delayed GC decisions as well. Political Asylum in USA | US Immigration forums hosted by the Law offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC for the community. You can find their number if you follow the link under Resources called Immigration Court. I Dont know how they can do this cruelty with us, We need to be heard Jason. No interview call Yet. The distribution of first-time asylum applicants by sex shows that more men (69.1%) than women (30.9%) sought asylum in 2021. If you are planning to embark on the dangerous journey, dont come. I know how frustrating it is to wait for an interview. I try to answer questions as I can. They could have died. I dont believe it will happen soon either. I totally agree that this is too ridiculous. Take care, Jason. You are a hero! Do we seriously think she mis-spoke, or she is anti-asylum? That was particularly true when he spoke about asylum seekers, who he vilified and used to help propel himself to power. I represent asylum applicants in all 50 states. I am sure you do; I pray for you. Will I have really have to live with the fear of being deported simply because I once feared for life and gave money to my oppressors? @Jamie, it broke my heart to read about the extent those mothers had to go to protect their kids. If you have an urgent need for the decision (due to a health problem or family separation, for example), inform the Asylum Office about the situation (and provide some evidence), and ask them to expedite the decision. You already have all the info you need. Unfortunately, for many of these old cases, it feels like they have been forgotten, and there is no indication about when a decision will ever be issued. is it possible to contact local congress man to help me scheduled individual interview ? In 2021, the European Union received some 20,000 asylum applications from Bangladesh. It largely translated into an increase in pending cases at first instance. And if you do concur, would you also agree that the U.S. should change its asylum laws, and perhaps scrap the defensive asylum system and only consider asylum seekers who come by way of air or airplanes? He may want to contact some non-profits near the border to see if they have a better idea about the situation there. Take care, Jason. While background check delays are common for Asylum Office cases, they are almost non-existent for Immigration Court cases. Sorry for my rambling. That is correct in most cases, but there are some rare people who are able to adjust status if they win the DV lottery (I wrote about that on October 5, 2015). Maybe you can find some non-profits near where he is located and contact them. . Ive applied for EAD renewal in November and DL expired in April. It seems like a decision is made now as the online updates show. Well said, Jason. No improvement at all. If the marriage is lawful, you should be able to sponsor your wife. Think of it as a job interview. Guess I will just wait a bit until more parameters of mine changeand then do a comprehensive update, Hello Jason i applied to renew my EAD on february still i didnt receive my EAD card. I am asking this because I have a very genuine case and I have been on the news lots of time but I dont understand why USCIS has been holding my decision for 5 years now. As well, what can we do to obviate the threat of applying for asylum and refuge- though many people already view asylum seekers and refugees as illegals- BECOMING MORE synonymous with illegal migration? You would also need to use your home country passport (which may need to be explained later at the asylum interview) and a visa for the country you want to visit. Am surprised its 3 years anytime I enquire am told case is pending final decision. I think people are also missing the point that the vice president is a very intelligent legal mind. I cannot find any guidance online but the USCIS would issue advance paroles for Asylees if requested. Immigration Court Asylum Backlog as of September 30, 2021. [4] Maybe depends on states. Do you know how long is it usually valid for, would it be a year form issue date? They told me that Potomac service center is currently processing EAD applications from July 2020 and the current processing time is 7 to 11 months. I may be searching for the rest of my life. Jason, I agree that background checks are probably layered (for want of a better word) as it concerns the type of immigration benefit sought. And if not (which I assume would be the case), will I have trouble having no valid ID staying in US? You cannot be deported while you have a pending asylum claim, but it will not stop you from falling out of status. Can they come without a visa? Thanks in advance, I think processing times at http://www.uscis.gov are 1 to 3 years, but most of our cases seem to take 1.5 to 2 years. Take care, Jason. It still works as ID here, and the deadline to get real ID pushed to MAY 2023. Anyway, thank you for sharing this and congratulations again. I dont want homophobes and cruel cutters ruining our countryThoughts ? Thank you brother. Nevertheless, the RTD is problematic, and it is a very easy fix, so it would be nice if they would just make the validity period longer. We really need a complete systematic over hall, but whether that will ever happen, I have real doubts. If a broader immigration package fails, I hope the Biden Administration will consider such a course they could at least mostly clear out the 386,000+ cases (representing 600,000+ people) in the affirmative asylum system. As with any law, there are exceptions that you should be aware of. Is there any provision in the asylum law that mandates USCIS to conduct an interview in order to grant asylum ? How does the state determine that someone qualifies for refugee status? I was out of schedule. I was reading this your post: The TRIG bar is quite broad and many people are potentially affected. I personally disagree with asylum without interview or court process. I wish you best of luck in the USA, Jason. I have received a response pretty same last year. If any of the readers have any question for my trip of granted asylum to greencard, you can ask. WebAsylum and Refugee Law Update: What the A-B- Decision Means for Domestic Violence Applicants. Table 1. Yes, Kamala found herself in a tough spot, and she has to do everything right, including ostensibly vilifying immigrants/asylum seekers, as she readies herself for the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. Why this should be, I do not know. Jason, I definitely agree. Hi Naya, Congress: You can contact your Congressional Representative or Senator to ask for help with the decision. I will probably wait a bit more like somebody mentioned below, and will try to apply for expedition closer to expiration date of my extension. I have been following your website for a while, its very informative and the comments are very helpful. Good luck! I am in the same position. Hi Jason, If, on the face of it, or from the evidence presented or applicants written story, the applicant has a strong case, there doesnt need to be a 2-4 hour interview, unless, of course, malice is involved on the officers part. I know that there is a life line for my worryI believe that anyone who persecuted other people is inadmissibleLets hope it can offer some protection for real asylum seekers here. I do not know why it is so slow, and I think it is completely ridiculous. Does this mean hopefully approved asylum? DHS Ombudsman: You can inquire with the DHS Ombudsmans office about your case. You dont see that? Will they be allow in the US at the airport? WebCountry of asylum is the country where an asylum claim was filed and granted. Maybe if the online status recently changed, you want to wait a bit longer and see whether that has any meaning, but I think usually these changes are not meaningful. Another term with him would do great damage to the asylum system, which is already in crisis. Only real asylum seekers should be granted asylum. Take care, Jason, Thank you Jason. It was a smart approach, because Republicans will not have an extra quote(talking point) for 2022 and beyond. I dont believe FGM is at issue tho since its a less polarizing topic and I doubt I would find any adjudicators believing FGM is right or defend it. Dont think about DV lottery.I applied for asylum 2015 and won DV lottery 2017.When you are in the U.S. and win DV lottery, you have to leave here to adjust your status but you cant because of your asylum case. If something comes up, or if the person commits a crime, the government should take action against that person whether he is applying for a new benefit or just living here with an existing benefit. Hi I had an asylum interview in 2019, and my status was Decision pending Hi, I had an asylum interview in 2019; my status has changed from Decision pending to Application pending. 56 % of Afghans in Europe receive protection status. I dont want to say yes to the question because I dont have documents to back that up. Mandamus: If you have been awaiting your decision for a long time, and you have exhausted the other options, you might try filing a mandamus lawsuit against the Asylum Office. The regulations generally require asylum cases to be processed in less than six months, but there are broad exceptions to this time frame, and the Asylum Office can rely on those exceptions to process cases more slowly. TRIG is particularly tricky because some cases (recent numbers are not available, but last years numbers are here) are placed on indefinite hold, meaning the applicant will never receive a decision, at least not until the government gets around to enacting new regulations on the subject Though USCIS stated that it would like to interview me for the second time, do you think they may still not issue a decision because I paid a ransom in the past? I do not think Republicans will reciprocate, but I think there is real danger including in bringing back Trump if Biden takes action that causes a strong political backlash. I remember someone here asked about how much an asylum seeker can assert their rights ? You just made my evening. She refused to hand Republicans a political talking point with the above statement. Germany refugee statistics for 2021 was 1,255,694.00, a 3.73% increase from 2020. Just curious, cant understand. Based on the latest data (from July 2020), there are more than 22,000 asylum cases that have been interviewed, but where the Asylum Office has not yet issued a decision. Can I do anything to get the interview before my court date? Take care, Jason, I know that even if you are GC asylum based holder, you will always need to use RTD. I have known the concerning trend of FGMhttps://www.cnn.com/2017/05/11/health/female-genital-mutilation-fgm-explainer-trnd/index.htmlAnd I am pretty sure its not native-borne ideaAnother example would be some religions. What should I do. I second to this. At least in my experience, the delay tends to be worse for people (especially men) from majority Muslim countries. conservative ? 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