But what about marriage equality or situations related to non-binary people ? In any way, USCIS and other agencies perform numerous background checks, including inquiries from COP, without revealing the asylum seekers identity. I would be in favor of automatically issuing the GC one year after asylum is granted, and skip all background checks. They could have died. If I respond to the AOC comments, this will not end, so I will reserve my comments on that. I do not think this means that an interview is coming soon (maybe it does mean that, or maybe it does not). I do not think Trump says what he means at all. Also, do you have any tips for me and mistakes to avoid. Ombudsmen accepted my case and contacted USCIS Take care, Jason. Wondering if I will ever meet them alive. But it seems to me that if HR knows what to do, you should be fine. www.DzubowLaw.com I have quick question, how long usually take uscis to process Asylee Green card application now days? TRIG is particularly tricky because some cases (recent numbers are not available, but last years numbers are here) are placed on indefinite hold, meaning the applicant will never receive a decision, at least not until the government gets around to enacting new regulations on the subject Though USCIS stated that it would like to interview me for the second time, do you think they may still not issue a decision because I paid a ransom in the past? The length of an immigration court case can vary a lot. My case status shows fees were waived for EAD since Thursday, May 27th. but what if GC holder ( based on asylum) starts using his national passport (of course not returning to the country of persecution) will that be a big concern? The U.S. has some very sophisticated technologies, including those used when immigrants and non-immigrants are seeking to be admitted to the U.S., that they can use to verify the applicants identity (in seconds, too). I wrote about that on January 29, 2020. Take care, Jason. I wish there could be a President who could take bold actions, regardless of what other people think and regardless of political expediency. particularly if some of the ideology is at odds with the adjudicators. Is there anything I can do to get my interview date. Vice President says the asylum seekers will be turned back, is this signaling the Biden administrations shifting policy to a more anti-asylum seeker one ? 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? mrsplt 2 yr. ago Exactly! I do think the issue is (and always has been) political Trump rode to power largely as a result of his views on immigration, and if Biden is not careful, and if he is perceived as too pro-immigrant, it could cause a political backlash that will bring more Republicans to power in 2022. Take care, Jason. Not before. How long does the immigration court process take? I do not know a lot about the employment stuff, sorry. Sorry to hear this. She should not be afraid of Republican blames. If you are one of these unlucky souls whose decision is delayed, what can you do? I wrote about that on April 20, 2017. Especially since they are not interviewing all that many people, you would think that they could issue decisions more quickly. Include the A# and asylum receipt #. ADVERTISEMENT B Ben kts Apr 12, 2023 did you apply w your attorney or by yourself? Congress: You can contact your Congressional Representative or Senator to ask for help with the decision. BTW I applied @ LA office September , 2016 There are many reason for potential delay, but the most common is the security background check (I wrote about some others on October 20, 2015; also on October 21, 2014). I always assume that asylum seekers should generally be in the progressive campas without those progressives, who will grant you asylumBut recently, when I try to invoke some progressive sentiment used by AOC or Bernie Sanders or other progressive members, I can feel this tangible disapproval from the asylum communitySo is thatprogressive ideas like #MeToo #MeicareForAll #BlackLivesMatter #AbolishICE #DefundThePolice not popular with asylum community at large ? (202) 328-1353 I cannot believe that after 8 years of waiting I finally got my approval letter. The best the government can do is ensure that the technology used is extremely difficult to hack/breach. Jeff Sessions acted more than he talked! Disposed that life happens whilst this long wait, applicants sometime want to take their request for asylum. She is probably more in the camp for economic migrants. More straightforward and chill and more willing to take bold actions. Thanks Jason for weighing in . The delayed decisions are particularly frustrating these days, since the Asylum Offices are interviewing so few new cases. I think I had about 8 or 10 interview there this year, and only one or two decisions. Thus it can years for them to process or issue decisions in both affirmative asylum applications (the kind you file on your own) and defensive asylum cases (the kind you raise during removal proceedings in immigration court). Some cases from 2014 are still not interviewed, and so if you have a receipt (and a work permit), your case is still pending. Please help, How did it go? Take care, Jason. Would that particular adjudicator disinclined to grant asylum compared to a similarly situated case ? June 2, 2021 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. That should result in a decision. You can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. TIA. What I support, though, for legal reasons, which is arguably limiting who can apply for asylum, is a clear and unambiguous definition of Particular Social Group without denying people, who would otherwise be eligible, the right to seek asylum. I would interpret her statement to mean that economic migrants should not make the dangerous journey, because the US is working to assist the country. You could wait years for a hearing due to long backlogs, in July 2018 the average wait time was 721 days, and it is likely to have increased since then. It's kind of tricky to navigate the water. How long does it take to renew my EAD? I will support Donald Trump for President in 2024. Take care, Jason. There are options to return to Germany (as no entry ban would have been imposed on you, when you return voluntarily instead of being deported) on a tourist or student visa. Asylum will take sometimes two, three, or four years, sometimes even longer. Can you please visit this page again and/or the coming posts and let the people know what exactly happened? Wouldnt that be a danger to people already in the US ? AOS was approved after very challenging RFE but God is always good . In a mandamus lawsuit, you sue the Asylum Office and ask a federal judge to order the Asylum Office to do its job (i.e., process your case). And I am sorry the damage done by me to the asylum community at large if any. There is a new memo to ICE prosecutors it was sent to them on Friday, but I have not seen a copy, as it is not yet public (though I expect we will see it very soon). I have been waiting for mine since December 2015. The length of time your case takes does not mean anything about whether or not you will win asylum. I wrote about that on September 11, 2017. Also, Gavin Newsom appointed a latino to fill her seat. If anything, I believe her statement was ambiguous, because why discouraging people from making the dangerous journey illegally, she also mentioned that there are legal ways that immigration should occur. Nov 4, 2021. employment based green card in hand while pending asylum. Can they come without a visa? Democrats were outsmarted during the Obama administration on issues such as The Supreme Court (remember when Republicans blocked his S.C. The wait time for a decision from Arlington seems pretty slow. I mean its not No.1 but isnt No.2 good enough ? Fentanyl deaths in L.A. County soared 1,280% between 2016 and 2021, report finds. However, as a refugee myself, I was disheartened to learn that I was being used as a pawn, especially by someone I hold in high regard, and that she couldnt use a better or more tactical approach, with all the experts she has at her disposal, during her photo op/trip that was planned to show that this current administration- or she- is against open border- or something. Hopefully you all recovered, may I ask what crime happened ? He seems to say whatever is expedient, and often times he is not telling the truth. Its been processed in Potomac, and that office currently seems to be the slowest one. If you plan to make an Ombudsman inquiry, it is a good idea to try one (or more) of the above methods first, as the Ombudsman will want to know what youve done to try to resolve the issue. I know that there is a life line for my worryI believe that anyone who persecuted other people is inadmissibleLets hope it can offer some protection for real asylum seekers here. The U.S. also needs to make a decision on the section at 208 of the INA, which gives anyone the right to file an asylum application, irrespective of how they arrive, where they arrive or their immigration status. withdraw asylum timeline has anyone sent a letter to withdraw asylum case and how long did it take? I think her statement was politically calculated. In certain cases, we will send your asylum application to the immigration court. which filed office are you from? 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. I do not remember, but I think it does not have your passport number on it. They could obviously do a MUCH better job. How can I apply.for FOIA? My group has fought with religious group multiple times over the years in the U.S. courtsIf we continue to bring these backwards ideology to Americawouldnt this erase so many progressive gains we fought so hard over the years ? 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. Is that a mistake? It varies a lot by case, and so it could be longer or shorter. Republicans and some moderate Democrats favor public safety measures that would increase prison sentences for dealers. Do not give up. Why would you use the passport?). You are a hero! I would have written a post if Jason allowed sharing this story but for now, I hope this helps some of you. In asylum cases, the attorney should state that the respondent does not wish to do so, since the idea behind an asylum/withholding/CAT application is that under no circumstances does the respondent ever wish to return to their country. Thanks for your help, Hi Jason, i lost my passport, EAD and SS card but my EAD is expiring soon. JDzubow(at)DzubowLaw.com. You might also contact your Congress person, as they can sometimes help move along a slow case. Tried going to the asylum office, lawyer emailed multiple times, and also congressmen contacted for my case > no result and eventually a reply came pending for background/security checks Pls advice. they should not withdraw their asylum application and lose the possibility of appealing a denial. Letter was sent , disappeared, no answer back. 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. I had my concern over her and it seems to be confirmed. Throwing toddlers over the border wall. Do I have to apply to the court for relieve to the court or uscis? Sorry for my rambling. Guess what? Good luck, Jason. And if not (which I assume would be the case), will I have trouble having no valid ID staying in US? Had to wait for 5 more months to receive the final decision. You should not abandon your asylum request at the time of submitting I-130. Dont be ashamed to seek mental health counseling and take medication. Think of it as a job interview. So dont worry. 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) Thanks, We have been seeing cases take maybe 1 or 1.5 years for the interview. I will appreciate anyones experience on these. So if Im lucky it should be processed around mid-end August. During that same year, DHS admitted a total of 11,840 individuals . What can person like me do with this new law? Please help, I am sorry about your brother. Like any other government database, applications, or other online platforms, the video interviews can be hacked. I know how frustrating it is to wait for an interview. Take care, Jason, Thats what I meant. But is there any law that prohibits USCIS from granting the case without interviewing an asylum seeker based on the documents already submitted? Take care, Jason. I try to answer questions as I can. They'll do it all the way up until the interview. Hey, is the asylum decision pending from 2013 or your interview is pending? I am also apply for a U-visa. There is a link under Resources called FOIA USCIS you can use that.