Wait, isnt China the No.2 country in the world ? Posted on Feb 21, 2021 1) This question should be answered by your immigration attorney, 2) the change has no particular meaning, but if more than a month passes and you do not receive your asylum decision then ask your attorney to submit a letter to the asylum office. Hi Naya, She did what politicians do. Her statement is open to many political interpretations and otherwise, but smartly not a talking point for Republicans. My case status shows fees were waived for EAD since Thursday, May 27th. That is very interesting, I am also in California but I did not know about AB60 ID, My EAD expires in SEP 2021, I applied for renewal on April 1st. Fluent in Spanish, and 1158], which expressly gives these migrants the right to claim asylum: Any alien who is physically present in the United States or who arrives in the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United States waters), irrespective of such aliens status, may apply for asylum in accordance with this section or, where applicable, section 235 (b) In laymans term, the Act is saying that, regardless of how you get to the U.S. or its borders, and regardless of your immigration status, you are legally allowed to apply for asylum. Your background is clear but there is always someone that your case may cross their table and he/she is going to give you a hard time for whatever reason. If they do what relief can one apply for are you asked to leave the country? No news. An example might be someone who paid money as ransom or who was forced on pain of death to provide services to terrorists. Take care, Jason. Shake my head. Many of us were extremely concerned then; we wanted more allies in our corners, regardless of any political consequence. In my humble opinion, before asylum is granted, or before someone is admitted as refugee, a thorough background check should be performed (this would also help in streamlining the process). CORDY, thats right! This really inspire me. In the face of such development, should an asylum seeker still do what should be done (bring litigation) ? Asylum case. I wouldnt be very surprised the next few years will be the toughest yet for asylum seekers. Table 1. By the way, heres what I consider illegal and cruel. Generally, in my experience, this option is not very effective, but there is no harm in trying. Can you say something about delayed GC decisions as well. He may want to contact some non-profits near the border to see if they have a better idea about the situation there. @Asylum seeker I understand your concern. Do I have to apply to the court for relieve to the court or uscis? I wish there could be a President who could take bold actions, regardless of what other people think and regardless of political expediency. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, February 2023. Its almost as if they are punishing you for trying to do it the legal way. I got the same updates and it was approved later. Take care, Jason. We should be happy that we are finally not called names daily. It still works as ID here, and the deadline to get real ID pushed to MAY 2023. The situation is that my grandma is really sick back home and I know if anything bad happens to dad he has to leave but at the same time he is worried that we would lose our case since our whole family is under his application. They could obviously do a MUCH better job. Take care, Jason, Thanks Jason . 3 In my experience, they are pretty good and so hopefully you will receive news in a few weeks (though in some cases, it can be a lot longer). Would that particular adjudicator disinclined to grant asylum compared to a similarly situated case ? To understand refugee status determination, scholarship has focused on the characteristics of asylum seekers, their applications, and Then, when an application for adjustment of status is submitted, the government should really be looking for new information or if a crime- one that would trigger a bar(s) to adjustment of status under the INA- was committed, in the U.S. or overseas, while the applicant was in asylee or refugee status. Generally, the Asylum Office will not want to waste resources litigating mandamus suits, so they might agree to process the case rather than fight the lawsuit. You should be prepared to answer such questions if asked. The only difference between these asylum seekers and the Central American migrants is HOW they are trying to seek asylum- some manage to find their way to the U.S. and others beg for asylum at the border. I suppose it is possible to do that in conjunction with an I-485, but I do not see why you would want to. While background check delays are common for Asylum Office cases, they are almost non-existent for Immigration Court cases. In some cases, I can see that there might be security check delays, but several of the cases seem like there should be no such issues, and so the delay is hard to understand. Jason, I definitely agree. Can they come without a visa? Democrats control all branches of government and they still struggle to make significant move on immigration and immigration agencies? Take care, Jason. I expect that to come from Donald Trump, not from Democratic politicians. You can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. But when other people flood in, bring theirculture or customslike FGMor some ideas like its a sin to to a) b) c). Take care, Jason. From an economic perspective, they contribute more than they take. I would start by emailing the asylum office and also opening an inquiry with the USCIS Ombudsman. Another term with him would do great damage to the asylum system, which is already in crisis. Maybe that will help expedite things. It may be more effective if you have a U.S. citizen friend, church group or employer who can make this request for you. I can begin to list them here one by one.. When officers leave without completing a case, this seems to cause additional delay (since another officer has to review the case, get up to speed, and then complete the work). That is smart! There are a lot of better, more pro-asylum seeker Democratic politicians. This is the best way to keep asylum around for future people fleeing harm in their countries. Take care, Jason. I would talk to a lawyer about that theoretically, he may be able to do that, but there are some real issues. Thanks for your help. As of July 2021, 33,325 cases of Afghan asylum applicants were pending in Germany, in France 18,410 people were waiting on a decision, while in Greece the numbers were 13,660. The journey is hard and you will be broken many times. My GC application based on granted asylum has been with the USCIS for two years. He doesnt have US visa and hopes to walks to the border, turn himself in to CBP, and seek asylum would it be feasible under the current situation? If she is being a politician, I dont think she did a good job frankly. Glad that you overcome all barriers and received approval. More straightforward and chill and more willing to take bold actions. I have been following your website for a while, its very informative and the comments are very helpful. Once we have scheduled your interview, you will receive an interview notice. Because I think they can go back to the fair system by now if they really consider that. Hi dear Jason. Congratulations . I am sure you do; I pray for you. I have the same problem for the last 3 years and I have never gotten any decision. Yes this is also an extremely impressive part of the story. Unless, of course, the government believes that when the person applied for asylum s/he was less capable of committing crimes or hide his/her identity, than when s/he is applying to adjust his her status. But it seems to me that if HR knows what to do, you should be fine. Asylum Decision Rates (PDF) 12. The government has to move with the changes or continue to get left behind. Anyway, thank you for sharing this and congratulations again. WebAs of April 2021, the number of pending asylum application reached a record high, nearly 400,000, representing a total of more than 600,000 asylum applicants who are awaiting a WebEASO Asylum Report 2021 Section 4.6 Pending cases Once an application for international protection has been lodged with a national authority, the processing phase begins. Anyone in the same boat? In terms of the question, I think you need to say yes. Most of my clients get the GC in 1.5 or 2 years, but even so, it is very slow. Jason, I agree that background checks are probably layered (for want of a better word) as it concerns the type of immigration benefit sought. Do you think that if someone got arrested illegally and paid money for his release could be on a TRIG? I am sure some Republicans had eye rolls. One lady told me that she had to disfigure her daughters face at an early age so the hooligan didnt rape her daughter or sell her off into prostitution. This is ridiculous ..They are deliberately causing so much delays.. BTW if you keep pressing pound sign multiple times, the automated system will redirect you to speak with an agent.The wait time was still close to 35 minutes to speak with a live agent, That is worse than I thought. Take care, Jason. Is it possible to have a perfect President for asylum seekers ? With the new descriptions for court cases, I have an RFE for jan 2022 for asylum. I will support Donald Trump for President in 2024. Thats pretty long, I was hoping to get interviewed in 10 months but my lawyer told me it can take 2 years. 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. How can I apply.for FOIA? Congresswoman Intervened, no result. In terms of tips, I did a post on December 2, 2020 that might help. What we should to do.. My wife and me got interviewed asylum case.Now we wait ing decisions 6 years since 2015 We check our case status it shows Application is pending.Looks still not decision complete. Such an inspiration. Yesterday (On my first day of work), I was contacted by an HR person from my job, and she told me that since I have an asylum(I have pending asylum, and she requested the I-765 copy), she needs me to put N/A. in that field. They all have passport. can asylee sue the government over this? You can try to expedite the interview. Take care, Jason. I also support doing some of the cases- both defensive and affirmative cases- over video. I imagine and feel what you have gone through. I have recently received my green card but I m not yet back to usa , technically I m with my wife abroad . Im also in California, so Ill definitely look into AB60! I wrote about AP on September 11, 2017. WebThe Courts in New York State are responsible for handling an ever-increasing number of cases from litigants seeking relief in a wide variety of matters. One common reasons is the security background check. As a matter of fact, someone wrote somewhere that, that she said it, does not mean she will actually turn people back. Thank you, Can someone respond to me please, thank you. How long does it typically take to change to a new update? It is disgusting to see such people who take joy in making the life of most vulnerable folks miserable . I am in Florida so no problems here. JDzubow(at)DzubowLaw.com. At least you should send them an email inquiring about the status of the case you can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. This includes people who worked for or supported terrorist organizations (or more accurately, organizations that the U.S. government views as terrorists), and even includes people who supported terrorists under duress. You see that? Eventually in 2020, filed for FOIA (freedom of information act) and received a copy of my asylum file > to my surprise, my asylum was granted JUST 7 days after my interview BUT the asylum office did not release the decision (This was heartbreaking as I was going through depression; FOIA took 3-4 months to be processed) They are an immoral, unscrupulous bunch, I tell you. Masha was under impression that filing for asylum saved her legal status in the United States. The Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) is a U.S. Government program, initiated in January 2019 pursuant to Section 235 (b) (2) (C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). That may get a decision (not necessarily a good decision). Especially since they are not interviewing all that many people, you would think that they could issue decisions more quickly. I am waiting since Feb-2016 for the interview, Agreed we did some lobbying on this point, and you can call your Congress people to talk about it as well. Do you know how long is it usually valid for, would it be a year form issue date? The month-by-month plot also clearly shows that a decline in asylum denial rates began once the new Biden administration took office at the end of January 2021. Congress: You can contact your Congressional Representative or Senator to ask for help with the decision. However, a pending asylum case would not normally make someone ineligible for an H1b, since H1b is a dual intent visa, meaning that the embassy will not care whether he is trying to remain permanently in the US they should issue the visa anyway. The final outcome of this process is a decision at first instance, which can be followed by another decision if the decision is appealed. I just dont want it to be pushed again for another 2 years. How may I do that ? Recently, my status is changed from Application is Pending to Decision Is Pending. However, you may not apply for employment authorization until 365 calendar days after you submit your asylum application in most cases. Take care, Jason. 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 Because, if a person is too shrewd, you dont know if one day that person will turn his/her back on you. If the background check is required tp take longer and be more thorough because of legal requirements, then it still doesnt make sense. * This includes 666,218 asylum application cases filed since October 2000 and an My point is, let us watch this administration to see what they do with immigration and asylum. I think she might want to replace the latino population with another demographic. And, for the record, or as a side note, I do not support Congress just limiting who can apply for asylum as a way of deterring who comes to the border (this will not deter people from come). Thank you. I once asked a prior Asylum Division Director about the discrepancy, and the only explanation I received was that the background checks are different at the two different agencies. The Secretary of States position was, and is, that without a residence document or pending application under the EEA Regulations 2016 prior to 31 December 2020, the claimant could not succeed under the EUSS and could not rely upon 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. Is there anything I can do to get my interview date. I did put that, and she sent the form. Hello Naya, Congrats ! Asylum Seekers Dealing with Delayed Decisions June 2, 2021 Based on the latest data (from July 2020), there are more than 22,000 asylum cases that have been A friend of mine, an activist from Hong Kong who had been arrested and is still hunted by the Chinese police for his activism, is now stranded in Mexico. Have you used Senator/Congressman in any of your expedite requests with supporting documents? The situation is that my grandma is really sick back home and I know if anything bad happens to dad he has to leave but at the same time he is worried that we would lose our case since our whole family is under his application. In any event, we are almost in 2022. Abstract: In 2021, there were 4.6 million asylum claims pending globally. my question is , my wife she is my cousin can I still sponsor her , or it will be difficult . I would call the court first to ask about the case, as it may return to the docket or be rescheduled soon. You can also make an inquiry online if you follow the link under Resources called USCIS help. 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. Hi Jason 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. No improvement at all. Do you think USCIS will check my asylum case when processing my GC application? Thanks for the insight . We were terrified and we wanted it to stop. Is it an automatic reply to anyone who inquired? Thanks, I applied in November and still have not received the EAD, I applied in November and still not received the EAD, I also applied in October. Tina, we can, in the comfort of our protection, say what we want. For travel to see sick relatives, the better bet is to get Advance Parole and use that to travel and return. In 2021, the European Union received some 20,000 asylum applications from Bangladesh. WebGet a decision Your application will usually be decided within 6 months. Before a case can be granted, each applicant is subject to a background check. It also provides an overview of the immigration detention system, discusses the legal authority for different types of Dzubow & Pilcher, PLLC Your receipt number is located in the top left corner of your receipt notice, and How does the state determine that someone qualifies for refugee status? This will help with the deliberation process and projection for future like in 2022 an 2024. You can also inquire with the USCIS Ombudsman (you can find a link under Resources as well), though they are not super helpful these days. That was particularly true when he spoke about asylum seekers, who he vilified and used to help propel himself to power. Also, if the H1b is denied for any reason, unless he has AP, there is probably no way for him to return to the US. I represent asylum applicants in all 50 states. The EAD is being processed at Potomac Service center. I will however still maintain that throwing toddlers over that fence is outright dangerous and cruel. Actually, this is an issue I have been thinking about. As I see it, there are two downsides to a mandamus lawsuit: (1) There is not a strong legal basis to force the Asylum Office to process a persons case. Hi, I have been waiting for my decision 3.5 years. Ive written before about the, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), The Art of Migration (and a Bit of Housekeeping), The Asylum Seekers Guide to Surviving Coronavirus, Non-citizens Can Participate in the 2020 Election! I remember someone here asked about how much an asylum seeker can assert their rights ? (If I would not take medication, I would have died 3 years ago from crying and being sad while I could not be with my mother and all my friends got their asylum; I was not accepting that I have depression/anxiety until a friend begged me to go to a doctor. Hope all is well! Use undocumented insteadI think her remark is highly controversialif she intends to not rile up progressives and conservativesI am not sure she succeeded either frankly, She once ran against a latina for U.S. Senate seat, there could be lingering resentment there. So dont worry. Take care, Jason. Take care, Jason. Their actions hardly match their words. I wrote about that on September 11, 2017. As with any law, there are exceptions that you should be aware of. What we should to do, The article above has some ideas and some links that you can try. Receipt should be enough to extend your DL. Illegal is a derogatory term to asylum seekers, containing criminal implications. Take care, Jason. Thats exactly what she did- except that, the culprits this time are at the border! Hopefully youll get your decision soon! Now, imagine if Kamala, because she is afraid of political backlash, had used her platform as VP, to rehash the same Republican talking points used during the Trump presidency to discourage refugees and asylum seekers (those already in the U.S.) from seeking asylum. I do understand I wont be able to fly or drive and will have to carry a copy of my Notice of Receipt for Asylum Application at all times, but is there anything else I could do? WebIn 2021, EU+ asylum authorities issued approximately 535 000 first instance decisions, marginally more than in 2020 but roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels. Although the suits may not be very strong legally, they can still succeed where the Asylum Office would rather make a decision in the case than fight the lawsuit; and (2) It can be expensive to hire an attorney to process a mandamus lawsuit. WebCountry of asylum is the country where an asylum claim was filed and granted. We should not be arguing about that comment, or make it look like some of us support people who are anti-asylum. Thank you so much for this amazing website and your valuable work for the community. Sorry for my rambling. I cannot find any guidance online but the USCIS would issue advance paroles for Asylees if requested. My grandmother is sick in a third country and I am hoping to meet her as soon as possible but dont think Ill make it. The Ombudsmans office is not terribly helpful, but again, there is no harm in trying. Take care, Jason. Heres how I have wired my mind with politicians- whatever they say during a scripted/rehearsed speech has been politically calculated! Was the money, time and effort put into it really necessary; when you jeopardize the whole system and put hundred of thousands of people into long and uncertain waits. Take care, Jason, I know that even if you are GC asylum based holder, you will always need to use RTD. I have an asylum case pending, no interview scheduled yet. I think people are also missing the point that the vice president is a very intelligent legal mind. At least in my experience, the delay tends to be worse for people (especially men) from majority Muslim countries. It just might work. He got a visa before coming. Forty Members of Congress recently wrote a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and USCIS Director Ur Jaddou expressing concern about the Some questions: Where did you see the status change of decision pending? It is ironic that the migration is considered illegal, but people have the right to seek asylum, which makes the migration legal. Take care, Jason. What should I do. That is so bad, It is bad, and it is a potential problem. I totally agree that this is too ridiculous. Hey, is the asylum decision pending from 2013 or your interview is pending? Unfortunately, most asylum seekers face delay at every step of the process. 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