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USCIS Announces Rule Change to Asylum System to Reduce Backlog

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USCIS has announced a rule change designed to reduce the backlog in the asylum system. The change aims to speed up processing of asylum cases, which have accumulated a significant number of pending applications. This update affects individuals waiting for asylum decisions and may accelerate their case timelines. The rule modification is part of broader efforts to improve the efficiency of the asylum adjudication process.
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