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. 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 I havent had a chance to comment much, but now its my turn to ask a question . You see right through their BS! This is true even for denials, but USCIS gives some asylum applicants the option to voluntarily waive (skip) the interview and go directly to court. Think of it as a job interview. A background check for a RTD is much faster than the kind of background check that comes after an asylum interview. Political backlash, racism, xenophobia and political strategy aside (which, at this point and before, is inevitable and are here to stay), how do we, as pro asylum and refugee, ensure that asylum seekers continue to, pursuant to the law, have the right to seek asylum in the U.S., despite how they get to the U.S. or their immigration status? Section 245 (i) Adjustment ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE OF CASES ADMISSION/ENTRY Adjustment of Status Arriving Alien Asylees Cancellation of Removal (Non-LPR) Claimed Status Review Conditional Permanent Residents False Claim of U.S. 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. He is not suggesting to sue the USCIS. My case status shows fees were waived for EAD since Thursday, May 27th. The AO notes was there that why my asylum was approved. Thats what I heard at least. 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. You should be prepared to answer such questions if asked. She did what politicians do. Can I do anything to get the interview before my court date? Anyone here that has a similar story? WebASYLUM BACKLOGS August 2021 Although asylum decision making has clearly been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic the backlog of asylum application awaiting a decision is not a new phenomenon. I appreciate all you do here for us all,God bless you. 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. We know people can get some immigration benefits without an interview as well. Do I need my countrys passport alongside my advance parole to embark on this journey? Take care, Jason. 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. During February 2020 asylum decisions had topped 10,000. while by April 2020 asylum decisions had fallen to under 2,000. And monthly asylum decisions while varying a bit month-by-month have continued at this low level through September 2021, the latest data available. I personally disagree with asylum without interview or court process. May I know what could happened? I take back my support for Donald Trump then. Anyway, thank you for sharing this and congratulations again. at 208 (d) (5), U.S. I do have one case where the person paid a ransom (to criminals, not terrorists) and it has been over 5 years with no decision. On the one hand, it is an amazing story of resilience and strength. Did I say that she did or did not say people should not seek asylum ? I have received a response pretty same last year. 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? The idea that an extensive background check is needed a year or two after an asylum case is ridiculous, though, and I am not sure how carefully they check that or what exactly is the reason for the very long delays in getting a GC. The decision is pending. Their actions hardly match their words. Her statement will not deter anyone who is determined to come from coming, and I do not think we should conclude that she is not pro- asylum because of the statement. In fact, I believe that a good number of them are more aptly economic migrants. Thanks, We have been seeing cases take maybe 1 or 1.5 years for the interview. That means progress has been made and hopefully an interview call would be right at the Corner. Please from your experience from an Advance Parole document does it include a passport number in it? Timeline: Check the status of your asylum application online by typing in your receipt number. If the marriage is lawful, you should be able to sponsor your wife. Look at the actions of this administration so far, and tell me if it has been anti- asylum. Out of the 626,927 total asylum decisions recorded, fully 112,394 or nearly one in five (18%) were sought by individuals from China. I do not remember, but I think it does not have your passport number on it. 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). Im thinking of doing that since my case has been pending since 2017. They could have died. Do not give up. For instance, when she said that There are legal methods by which migration can and should occur, what exactly did she mean? I would be in favor of automatically issuing the GC one year after asylum is granted, and skip all background checks. 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. When I applied to DL last time (2 years ago) they didnt accept the notice of receipt and said that for Real ID, I need to have approved EAD on my hands. If you are applying for AP in conjunction with a work permit (for example, if you are getting your GC based on marriage), then it does not have your passport number, but for asylum pending AP, I am not sure. Any immigration and naturalization attorney can assist you in filing for employment authorization, known as Form I-765. Only through relentless grilling could any politician get further. Dont be ashamed to seek mental health counseling and take medication. A week ago, I was joining the company and was filling out Form I-9; in box #4(An alien authorized to work until), I wrote that my EAD expires at a specific date. Its not only unfair; it flies in the face of logic and common sense. For people with real asylum cases, this is not a good option, but some people file asylum basically to get into court to apply for other relief (usually Cancellation of Removal) and for such people, maybe this is an ok option (though I have my doubts that it is a good idea in most cases). Thanks for your help, Hi Jason, i lost my passport, EAD and SS card but my EAD is expiring soon. Take care, Jason. Such checks are largely outside the control of the Asylum Office, and can cause significant delay. Moral of the story: Take care, Jason. That said, to me the best president for asylum seekers would be one where we get new legislation (through Congress) clearly defining who we want to protect, and then implementing that new law. Practically speaking, there is not much of a difference, as it concerns how a refugee/asylee lives in the U.S. versus someone who adjusted his/her status based on her his/her former asyleee/refugee status. I was reading this your post: The TRIG bar is quite broad and many people are potentially affected. So the question do you, Jason, or anyone from fellow applicants, know if I can make an inquiry to UICIS regarding my EAD, basing on ID expiration? Maybe try to go to different DMVs around your city/town. You dont think putting a hold on the flow to determine the faith of hundreds of thousands of people in limbo is a good idea? Maybe depends on states. Take care, Jason. You still need to see the person to determine credibility. Guess what? But what about marriage equality or situations related to non-binary people ? Of course, many of us would be up in arms about the fact that a Democrat (at that) would use these talking point for political advantage! Your receipt number is located in the top left corner of your receipt notice, and Its very apparent that the pre-election prospect and hope is all but gonePoliticians are never trustable. I honestly wish the US can make a decision on how to resolve the immigration crisis, and not keep changing ,and dismantling policies with every administration. None of these stopped you from getting a PHD. Well, thank you for the courtesy to respond, and it is okay to respectfully disagree. 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. Since July 2021, over 1600 children have passed through the hotel pending transfer to Please help, How did it go? Some principals get interviews, and others do not. To me, it makes sense to do a cursory background check when, for example, an application for employment authorization or refugee travel document (RTD) is submitted. Unfortunately, not everyone is privileged to secure a U.S. visa that would allow them to file an I-589 application once admitted into the U.S. That doesnt mean that their claim, or right to seek asylum, should be treated less seriously or violated. I did a post parsing this issue on December 30, 2013, if you are interested. And I am sorry the damage done by me to the asylum community at large if any. I have an asylum case pending, no interview scheduled yet. However, if you fear your home government and use the passport, it could raise questions about the validity of your asylum claim (why would your home government give you a passport? 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. My guess is that the case was approved in the sense that you qualified for asylum, but the delay was the security check. According to data provided by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, a total 31,787 applications were pending by the end of 2021. Lets judge this administration by their actions when all is said and done. Why do they take so long to approve the GC provided that they have already done the background check before. The most effective way to do this is by email. For the last half decade, the U.S. has prevented most migrants from pursuing asylum cases herefirst under the Remain in Mexico policy, which forced people into overcrowded shelters or dangerous border encampments in northern Mexico while their asylum cases were pending, then under the Title 42 public health policy which has I wrote about that on January 29, 2020. My understanding is that it will allow certain people to close their court cases. USCIS has had a lot of problems, and almost laid off 70% of its workforce last year, and so I know there are issues, but I see no reason why an asylee adjustment should take more than 15 minutes, given that the person has already been vetted. And the application is asking for documentation of past arrest. However, you may not apply for employment authorization until 365 calendar days after you submit your asylum application in most cases. We contacted the asylum office about the decision and again the same lines of pending for background/security checks Asylum Decision Rates by Nationality (PDF) 13. Seeking asylum is one of them, and I believe she knows that. Like I said, her statement will not deter anyone who is desperate to reach here. 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. The Biden Administration has a tough task to satisfy the base and make some progress helping noncitizens, and at the same time, not angering and energizing so many Americans that they create a backlash with severe political consequences. If the background check is required tp take longer and be more thorough because of legal requirements, then it still doesnt make sense. CORDY, thats right! I am in the same position. But nowdays I see much more rush right outside of USCIS office everyday I pass by and a big Interview sign placard displaced with an arrow pointed directing to designated gate. * This includes 666,218 asylum application cases filed since October 2000 and an Many people are being turned away based on Covid (under Title 42 of the US Code), and I do not know how a Chinese national would be treated. On May 25, 2020 Masha filed for asylum. This somewhat mysterious process involves reviewing multiple government databases to determine whether there are any hits, meaning that the persons name or information raises a security concern. I am concerned. You can try to expedite I wrote about that on March 30, 2017. I suspect that most government work is still being done on a VIC-20, There is the law requires an in-person interview for all asylum seekers. Thanks again. We are seeing people wait 5, 6, 7 months or more. Ever got a response back? The ridiculousness of it is that they conducted a lengthy background check before granting asylum, and would delay your green card application under the pretext of conducting another background check. There are no RFEs in court. More specifically, can the spouse travel back to home country for H1B visa stamp and re-enter the U.S. under H1B visa status? If you are worried about it, you can also email the asylum office directly to inform them of your new address you can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. Related to this is the high turnover rate for Asylum Officers. Good luck! I just feel that there is less and less safe land for asylum seekers these daysIf the U.S. is overrun by bad people, thats really the end for people like me, In my experience, asylum seekers contribute greatly to the US in terms of the ideas and skills they bring here, their love of America (which sadly gets tested during the very long asylum process), their energy. Below are a few options that might be worth a try: Inquire Yourself: Contact the Asylum Office directly to ask about your case. Hi, I have been waiting for my decision 3.5 years. JDzubow(at)DzubowLaw.com. If you are one of these unlucky souls whose decision is delayed, what can you do? I did a blog post about the GC lottery on October 5, 2015 where I discuss eligibility to adjust status you need to be sure about that, as many people need to leave the US to get the GC (talk to a lawyer if you are not sure). You should talk to a lawyer to make a decision about how best to proceed, as it depends on the strength of your case and your goals. This is also an area where I am curious about. I was interviewed in 2018 till now case is pending final decision. 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. Take care, Jason. Hope all is well! Thank you so much! It is a temporary (4 months job), and my EAD expires in 1.5 years. Congratulations! 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. This is not but wicked, I truly believe they want to improve USCIS. Random computerized replies always I got. Take care, Jason, Hi Jason, first of all, I want to say a huge thank you for caring about asylees and sharing with us your knowledge and updates. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, February 2023. Before a case can be granted, each applicant is subject to a background check. Does this mean hopefully approved asylum? Will they be allow in the US at the airport? BTW I applied @ LA office September , 2016 Thank you for sharing this useful information. Seeking asylum is legal, and remember she also said, there are legal ways to do it. Thank you, Can someone respond to me please, thank you. Hey, is the asylum decision pending from 2013 or your interview is pending? 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 wrote about AP on September 11, 2017. 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 applied for an extension in November 2020, so its been pending for over 6 months now. Believe me, most Americans want some border control, and Democrats can increase the anti-immigration base if they are not tactful. Hello Naya, Closed Format/Skill Level: Meeting. (202) 328-1353 As long as you applied for EAD renewal before expiration DMV has no problem renewing DL. During FY 2021, for example, denial rates in defensive cases were 66 percent for represented cases and 82 percent for those without representation. In contrast, both represented and unrepresented asylum seekers in affirmative cases had substantial lower denial rates. WebA new report published by the Refugee Council today reveals a staggering rise in the numbers of people seeking asylum condemned to wait for over a year for even an initial decision on whether they will be able to remain in the UK.. Freedom of Information (FOI) requests of Home Office data obtained by the charity show that the number of people Take care, Jason, Thats what I meant. I am in Florida so no problems here. Just in case anyone asksI dont understand why people from at least No.2 to No.20 should seek asylum in the U.S. Like your country is already very powerful and affluent. I want to say tho I dont mean to support Donald Trump as a first choice. Thank you so much again for starting this amazing forum where people can share their experience and ask question! while the caseload of applications pending decision hit its highest level since 2017. She knows it, we know it, but she is not letting Republicans blame the administration for any immigration crisis. 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. Take care, Jason, Hello Jason, 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. Take care, Jason, Hi Jason, i lost my passport, EAD and SS card but my EAD is expiring soon. The delayed decisions are particularly frustrating these days, since the Asylum Offices are interviewing so few new cases. 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