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Feb 20AsylumDHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
DHS is proposing a new rule designed to reduce fraudulent asylum applications and limit work authorization abuse. The rule would strengthen screening procedures for asylum seekers to verify the legitimacy of their claims. Public comments…
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Jan 9AsylumDHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota
DHS and USCIS have launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota, a large-scale investigation that will reexamine thousands of refugee cases using new background checks and intensified verification procedures. This initiative signals a heightened…
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Dec 29Executive ordersDHS, DOJ Announce Rule to Bar Asylum for Aliens Who Pose Security Threats and Public Health Risks
DHS and DOJ have announced a new rule that bars asylum eligibility for foreign nationals who pose security threats or public health risks to the United States. The rule clarifies when aliens may be ineligible for asylum or withholding of…
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Nov 27PolicyUSCIS Implements Additional National Security Measures in the Wake of National Guard Shooting by Afghan National
Following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C. by an Afghan national, USCIS has issued new guidance that allows country-specific security risk factors to be considered when vetting aliens from 19 identified high-risk countries. This…
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Oct 22AsylumTibetan Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Filing Fraudulent Asylum Claims for Profit
A Tibetan man was sentenced to 27 months in prison and ordered to pay $170,000 in restitution for operating a scheme to file fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of other individuals. The case underscores USCIS enforcement efforts…
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