But his kids and wife are back home. Some things that Kamala said, in reference to asylum seekers: We will discourage illegal migration if you come to our border, you will be turned back (a contravention of international refugee laws, BTW) There are legal methods by which migration can and should occur These statements sadly connote that trying to seek asylum in the U.S. is illegal. What is your timeline of getting a green card ? The reason? 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). From increased processing times to extensive so called background checks (that really doesnt make sense when you examine the process), and even hostile methods such as not being able to communicate to an agent. Hey, is the asylum decision pending from 2013 or your interview is pending? But is there any law that prohibits USCIS from granting the case without interviewing an asylum seeker based on the documents already submitted? The conflation of the RIGHT to seek asylum with illegal migration is a threat to asylum and refugee systems across the world. I believe everyone who awaits their interview has that status, it doesnt really mean your interview will be scheduled shortly. Instead, I received a letter saying that they were going to mail the. Take care, Jason. and immigration. Take care, Jason. Another asylum seeker told me that he left his children with people he didnt know and hasnt seen them for 6 years! Do you know how long is it usually valid for, would it be a year form issue date? Had Trump been less incompetent, or had he won a second term, asylum may very well have been eliminated. Hi Jason, As long as you applied for EAD renewal before expiration DMV has no problem renewing DL. Yes, Kamala found herself in a tough spot, and she has to do everything right, including ostensibly vilifying immigrants/asylum seekers, as she readies herself for the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. Sorry for my rambling. They are caught up in a philosophical dispute between lawmakers about the best way to address the crisis. We were terrified and we wanted it to stop. 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. Have you used Senator/Congressman in any of your expedite requests with supporting documents? In the face of such development, should an asylum seeker still do what should be done (bring litigation) ? Shake my head. Asylum application Withdrawal: Advice - Immigration 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? Throwing toddlers over the border wall. You should not abandon your asylum request at the time of submitting I-130. Unfortunately, it has angered asylum seekers, but if someone like President Trump went and said to them in Guatemala you are welcome to our country . I cannot find any guidance online but the USCIS would issue advance paroles for Asylees if requested. Take care, Jason. Maybe try to go to different DMVs around your city/town. #BelieveAllAsylumSeekers, I am not really in agreement with this idea. I will support Donald Trump for President in 2024. Thanks for your help. You may file for asylum if you are physically present in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen. During that same year, DHS admitted a total of 11,840 individuals . Im waiting for the interview since Feb 2015 in New York. 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. Is that useful? if your case was pending. Could the U.S. limit the intake for only people who support, say marriage equality or sayoppose FGM ? I would talk to a lawyer about that theoretically, he may be able to do that, but there are some real issues. The upcoming years will be very hard for asylum seekersI just hope that all of us can stick together to get through this difficult time. Take care, Jason, https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-06-07/vice-president-harris-meets-with-guatemalan-leader-on-migration-issues. 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. We know that USCIS has the practice of referring some asylum seekers to the court without interviewing them. Congrats ! I dont know if Kamala is ignorant of her countrys asylum laws, or if she is pussyfooting around the hot-button topic of immigration, but her blanket statements about asylum seekers, to me, are, at minimum, dangerous, in terms of peoples perceptions about what asylum and refugee actually mean or involve. He may want to contact some non-profits near the border to see if they have a better idea about the situation there. They could have died. Her statement is open to many political interpretations and otherwise, but smartly not a talking point for Republicans. With Trump looming around, my only hope is that Biden can hang on to his dear life so another more asylum-friendly President could step in. Look at the actions of this administration so far, and tell me if it has been anti- asylum. I have a pending asylum case waiting for a decision 1.5 years after my interview. Thank you, So far, there are no updates, but I do expect we will start to see the Biden Administration issuing new regulations and policies that effect asylum seekers (they had announced some studies earlier in the year, and those should be complete by now). 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. Other casesa minorityare delayed when they are referred to the Asylum Division headquarters for review. Thank you. I am a pending asylum applicant since 2014 , in Texas .registered nurse had 2 master hearing & scheduled for an individual hearing for Sep 2nd week 2022 after long wait .Unfortunately , automated case system showed as of yesterday , no future hearing was scheduled . For Kamala Harris comment, I smiled, because I knew she was being a politician at that point. The best the government can do is ensure that the technology used is extremely difficult to hack/breach. I mean its not No.1 but isnt No.2 good enough ? Dont think about DV lottery.I applied for asylum 2015 and won DV lottery 2017.When you are in the U.S. and win DV lottery, you have to leave here to adjust your status but you cant because of your asylum case. Hopefully you all recovered, may I ask what crime happened ? I do not know why it is so slow, and I think it is completely ridiculous. It is ironic that the migration is considered illegal, but people have the right to seek asylum, which makes the migration legal. It seems that there is no fixed format for this letter. Or extend validity time of EAD.. You can ask to expedite your EAD processing only if you suffer financial loss. (See . Can I apply for relieve from Court and apply for GC base on this new rule for uscis to relieve victim of serious crimes? Thank you for sharing your story of patience and resilience. It was a smart approach, because Republicans will not have an extra quote(talking point) for 2022 and beyond. Once a petitioner sends their written statement to the USCIS about withdrawing the application on behalf of their . Had to wait for 5 more months to receive the final decision. This is not but wicked, I truly believe they want to improve USCIS. That may get a decision (not necessarily a good decision). Glad that you overcome all barriers and received approval. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or in Immigration Court and are awaiting a hearing, an interview, or a decision on your case. 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. The vice president is not, and we know her statement fell on deaf ears, because when people/parents are desperate, they dont care. There are no RFEs in court. Collected a police report from the Afg embassy in the US showing I have no criminal record and I worked with the US forces in Afg; also collected FBI police records > mailed these documents to the asylum office, but no results Asylum is a generous benefit and if it is abused too much, or if too many people who were not the intended beneficiaries of asylum obtain asylum, there will eventually be a backlash that could cause asylum to go away. The directive from ice states that you have to be a immediate relative of someone in serious danger physical harm or other serious danger etc can this be classed as a case they can use to close the removal proceedings? Punishment or prevention? California debates fentanyl crisis Once the I-130 is approved, then you can file I-485 with the judge. Hope all is well! Sorry to hear this. Take care, Jason. No interview call Yet. I am concerned. The Right To Asylum In The USA In 2023. Please help, How did it go? 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. Congresswoman Intervened, no result. 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. You can also make an inquiry online if you follow the link under Resources called USCIS help. For this reason, I have never applied for AP for a person with asylum. Other casesa minorityare delayed when they are referred to the Asylum Division headquarters for review. You can circle the answer and write see cover letter. In the cover letter, you can explain what happened and attach any evidence you have. You are right! What asylum office did you file it at ? Trust me, asylum seekers who leave their children on the other side of the border, in the hopes that a good Samaritan would find the child, is pale in comparison to some of the stories I have heard from asylum seekers who file I-589 affirmatively. Ive applied for EAD renewal in November and DL expired in April. 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. It is a temporary (4 months job), and my EAD expires in 1.5 years. Did she mean that you cant claim asylum at the U.S. border because its not a legal way of migrating to the U.S.? Of course, not all asylum seekers at the border are genuine asylum seekers. I second to this. What should I do. : I am wondering about this for a long time, given some recent events. Answer Both U.S. If a broader immigration package fails, I hope the Biden Administration will consider such a course they could at least mostly clear out the 386,000+ cases (representing 600,000+ people) in the affirmative asylum system. I am in Florida so no problems here. Take care, Jason. Currently, I have legal Status and am waiting for the result of my EB1-A application. Include the A# and asylum receipt #. I suppose you can try calling USCIS (800-375-5283) or make an inquiry online (follow the link called USCIS Help under Resources), but really, it is probably too soon to expect the card and maybe if you just wait another month or two, you will get it. Allow me to ask; It is a difficult balancing act where noncitizens are pawns who are being harmed in the process. Jason Dzubow, Esq. @Asylum seeker I understand your concern. You should keep an eye out and check your status or contact your asylum office for further instructions. It still works as ID here, and the deadline to get real ID pushed to MAY 2023. Do we seriously think she mis-spoke, or she is anti-asylum? 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. Do you think USCIS will check my asylum case when processing my GC application? Will the returning asylee be admitted or paroled (and does the difference matter)? Unfortunately, for many of these old cases, it feels like they have been forgotten, and there is no indication about when a decision will ever be issued. For cases still pending, a letter can be written to the USCIS to withdraw the application. Maybe you can find some non-profits near where he is located and contact them. Quick question Strengthhope If the marriage is lawful, you should be able to sponsor your wife. I do not think her statement was to impress Republicans, so there will be no need for them to reciprocate. However, if you change your address online using form AR-11 (available at http://www.uscis.gov), your new address should be entered into the system quickly. How long these days to get the interview to be naturalized? My instinct is to protect yourself and try not to be intimidated by people who want to take advantage of you, but everyone will have to make their own decision about that. What do u think may happen to them at the airport if they arrived? 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. Keep in mind too that many Americans do not like the crisis at the border. Take care, Jason, I know that even if you are GC asylum based holder, you will always need to use RTD. The United Airlines told me this,while British Airways would give me information after 24hours. 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. On a more related note. Dont know how they can do this cruelty with us, We need to be heard Jason. Random computerized replies always I got. Your post made me think a lot that I even went back to reading some of your old POST. Since asylum cases are measured in geologic time, it may be wise to look for alternatives. I inquired numerous times, and I also inquire via Obbustman. Exactly! Plus, theyve been playing so many shinanigans. Karine Jean-Pierre | 1.7K views, 59 likes, 3 loves, 75 comments, 8 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from RT: Press briefing by White House Press Secretary. Also, Gavin Newsom appointed a latino to fill her seat. Take care, Jason, Hello Jason, The regulations generally require asylum cases to be processed in less than six months, but there are broad exceptions to this time frame, and the Asylum Office can rely on those exceptions to process cases more slowly. I wrote about expediting on March 30, 2017. Are we seriously pretending we do not know that Politicians all over the world say anything that would help them politically ? I meaneven AOC and several White House officials are perplexed by her comments. Good luck, Jason. Headquarters review can take timeat one point, the average wait time was more than one year. Before you try that, if you have not done so, you can inquire with the Asylum Office you can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. Take care, Jason. I do not remember, but I think it does not have your passport number on it. What can person like me do with this new law? That is so bad, It is bad, and it is a potential problem. TIA. Take care, Jason, The journey is dangerous that is just a statement of fact. Do I have to apply to the court for relieve to the court or uscis? 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. If you have asylum questions, call US asylum attorney in New York: Alena Shautsova 917-885-2261. FOIA is only good to see whats going on with your case. If all else has failed, mandamus is the last option. Most of my clients get the GC in 1.5 or 2 years, but even so, it is very slow. Still they do not make significant changes to streamline processing times? That is smart! 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. Thank you for posting these articles and answering questions in the comments. This really inspire me. Interviewed April 2017 (several requests for an interview got rejected; eventually got an interview) I have the same problem for the last 3 years and I have never gotten any decision. Thank you so much for your response. Do I need my countrys passport alongside my advance parole to embark on this journey? 2 months later, I got approval! To withdraw H4, F2, or L2 extension application, you can choose the i-539 application to adjust the status. This is not a high priority for advocates, as there are many other issues that are more important. Would that particular adjudicator disinclined to grant asylum compared to a similarly situated case ? If I brought litigation against somebody, who knew about my asylum application. For instance, when she said that There are legal methods by which migration can and should occur, what exactly did she mean? Will i go again for background check for green card? I personally disagree with asylum without interview or court process. [26] Long-term follow up from the study showed that at seven years old, children with high intrauterine cocaine exposure were more likely to have . Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Immigration Courts (EOIR) are extremely backlogged. From my experience, when your interview is scheduled, it will update that it has been scheduled. Thanks in advance, I think processing times at http://www.uscis.gov are 1 to 3 years, but most of our cases seem to take 1.5 to 2 years. You dont see that? ADVERTISEMENT B Ben kts Apr 12, 2023 did you apply w your attorney or by yourself?