In a previous article (“What Is Asylum?”), we discussed that asylum is a protection allowing a foreign national to enter or remain in the United States, who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her home country, and…
In a previous article (“What Are the Benefits of Asylum?”), we outlined the primary benefits of asylum. Depending on your individual circumstances; including your family size, health, age, income, and savings, you may also be eligible for certain services through…
In our past article, “What is Asylum?”, we discussed that asylum is a protection granted to foreign nationals already in the United States, or at the border, who meet the international law definition of a “refugee.” A “refugee” is defined…
Asylum is a protection allowing a person to enter or remain in the United States, granted to foreign nationals already in the United States, or at the border, who meet the international law definition of a “refugee.” A Refugee is…
On March 29, 2018, a Washington, D.C, federal judge found that the federal government deprived a class of asylum seekers of their rights to apply for asylum by failing to notify them of the one-year deadline. The judge ordered the…
In our past article, “Expediting Your Asylum Application If Already in the Backlog”, we discussed that as of January 29, 2018, the Asylum Division would give priority to the most recently filed affirmative asylum applications when scheduling asylum interviews. As…
In our past article, “Expediting Your Asylum Application If Already in the Backlog”, we discussed that starting January 29, 2018, the Asylum Division will give priority to the most recently filed affirmative asylum applications when scheduling asylum interviews. As a…
In our past article, “Major Changes to Asylum Interview Scheduling”, we discussed that starting January 29, 2018, the Asylum Division will give priority to the most recently filed affirmative asylum applications when scheduling asylum interviews. Although this change may deter…
Starting January 29, 2018, the Asylum Division will give priority to the most recently filed affirmative asylum applications when scheduling asylum interviews. What are the new scheduling priorities? Asylum Offices will schedule cases in the following order: First priority: Applications…
In our past blog post, How Do I Obtain Asylum in the United States, we explained how you must file your application within one year of your last entry into the United States or present evidence that you qualify for…