Summary
Protection for people fleeing persecution: affirmative filings with USCIS and defensive cases in immigration court.
Asylum policy, affirmative and defensive filings, immigration court backlog.
What this topic is
Protection for people fleeing persecution: affirmative filings with USCIS and defensive cases in immigration court.
Asylum can be sought by anyone already in the U.S. or arriving at a port of entry who faces persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
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Last 90 days
What matters for Asylum
Highest-signal items for Asylum from roughly the last three months, when we have enough coverage (impact, open comments, fees, or processing shifts).
- Published USCISOpen for commentsProposed ruleDHS 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 on this proposed rule are being accepted…
Updates
Latest updates
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