It is a temporary (4 months job), and my EAD expires in 1.5 years. Take care, Jason. 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). CORDY, thats right! Take care, Jason. Thank you, I do not know, as the asylee is eligible for the Refugee Travel Document, which is better than AP. At least then, we will hopefully have some broader agreement about who qualifies, which will (hopefully) lead to us protecting people and avoiding a political backlash. This is the highest figure recorded They could obviously do a MUCH better job. #BelieveAllAsylumSeekers, I am not really in agreement with this idea. Their actions hardly match their words. I am sharing my timeline and details here. Location: Best Western Robert Treat This really inspire me. 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. Throwing toddlers over the border wall. As a matter of fact, someone wrote somewhere that, that she said it, does not mean she will actually turn people back. We know it, she knows it, that if Trump could not stop people from coming with his words and actions, a mere political statement of dont come would not. You can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. Because while discouraging* that should read. 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. Please enlighten us, The memo was released on Friday, but I have not seen it yet (it was not public as of this morning, but if it is not available by now, it will be soon). Had to wait for 5 more months to receive the final decision. The interview could literally be 20-30 minutes so the officer has more time to do other cases. If the marriage is lawful, you should be able to sponsor your wife. How long does it take to renew my EAD? What we should to do, The article above has some ideas and some links that you can try. Anyway, thank you for sharing this and congratulations again. Good luck, Jason. Sadly, the USCIS processing time for such cases is listed as 1 to 3 years, or something like that. Ombudsman should be able to help you; though, its still asylum office discretion to release the decision. I cannot find any guidance online but the USCIS would issue advance paroles for Asylees if requested. Im waiting for the interview since Feb 2015 in New York. Take care, Jason. (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. 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. Could you please suggest something? I think she was intentional. Do your damn job, or dont do it all and let people know that you dont like immigrants, legal or illegal. 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? Dzubow & Pilcher, PLLC If you do not have copies of your documents, you should be able to get them by filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the government follow the link under Resources called FOIA USCIS. my question is , my wife she is my cousin can I still sponsor her , or it will be difficult . If bold action is politically stupid, we would be at the mercy of another anti-immigrants administration. If a person does travel with AP and is re-admitted, they would still be eligible to adjust status, and so in that sense, maybe it would not make much difference. www.DzubowLaw.com Take care, Jason, Hello Jason, 1 Some people here say that does mean an approved. Once we have scheduled your interview, you will receive an interview notice. No improvement at all. which filed office are you from? Best kind of President for asylum seekers ? To understand refugee status determination, scholarship has focused on the characteristics of asylum seekers, their applications, and There are a lot of better, more pro-asylum seeker Democratic politicians. So I will do my part to withdraw from any further controversial discussion. I havent had a chance to comment much, but now its my turn to ask a question . The Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Childrens Partnership (BHSCP) has today, Tuesday 28 February, published a scrutiny report into reports of missing unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) from a Home Office run hotel in Hove. Of course, not all asylum seekers at the border are genuine asylum seekers. By I just dont want it to be pushed again for another 2 years. I did a post parsing this issue on December 30, 2013, if you are interested. Ever got a response back? Good luck. WebCountry of asylum is the country where an asylum claim was filed and granted. You are a hero! Over forty people attended a recent informational meeting on organizing a sanctuary program for paroled asylum seekers. There are no RFEs in court. I wish you best of luck in the USA, Jason. For travel to see sick relatives, the better bet is to get Advance Parole and use that to travel and return. If you are one of these unlucky souls whose decision is delayed, what can you do? Hi Jason, for Asylum based I-485 for principal applicant, is having an interview is the norm or the exception? The government has to move with the changes or continue to get left behind. Anyone in the same boat? Random computerized replies always I got. The only age group where female EU+ countries received 34, 000 applications in 2022 from Bangladeshis for international protection, reports UNB.With this in total some 966,000 applications from across the world applied for EU+ countries asylum during the period, up more than 50 per cent from 2021, and the most since 2016, according to the new analysis of the European 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. The company participates in E-verify. 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. Regardless of how much democrats criticize her for these comments, it is highly unlikely that they vote republican. A such, if someone waited 6 or 7 years, for example, for an asylum approval- perhaps because the asylee had paid a ransom for his release, for example- it cannot be justified that the asylee should wait another 8 years, for example, for his GC to be approved because of the same trig issue. Quick question Strengthhope Your question about the length of time they take to approve asylum-based GCs, especially since they perform background checks for every step of the process and already did a rigorous interview(s), is the million dollar question. 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. 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 He got a visa before coming. How can I apply.for FOIA? You just made my evening. If not can they seek asylum at the airport? 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). Will the returning asylee be admitted or paroled (and does the difference matter)? Take care, Jason, I applied for asylum in 2014. I was reading this your post: The TRIG bar is quite broad and many people are potentially affected. Applying for adjustment of status isnt cheap. If you fear a terrorist group or other non-state actor, it is easier to explain why you used your passport. Keep in mind too that many Americans do not like the crisis at the border. Not just Potomac is the slowest center in processing EADs for Pending Asylum, but they are also reviewing other EADs in much faster timeline (2 to 5 months), why wouldnt they just divide the force to make it more even? For those who have already been interviewed, perhaps some of these ideas can help you push the Asylum Office to issue a decision. My AB60 drivers license is valid for 5 years. We must fight back; before we know it, words like asylum and refugee will become synonymous with illegal. So she cares more about Republican talking points than asylum seekers safety ? Generally, in my experience, this option is not very effective, but there is no harm in trying. I had my interview 2 yrs now I have been waiting for a decision;for almost 1 year and 8 months,2 months ago they called me for another interview,by same asylum officers;and she promised to give me a decision in a couple of weeks;now its been months and no still decision,I have already my ead and social for months now,why is my decision taking so long,do I have any hope of approval? You can also email them to ask. This is an idiotic excuse for delay it almost never happens that way in Immigration Court, but it routinely happens that way at the Asylum Office. Do you know how long is it usually valid for, would it be a year form issue date? Its not only unfair; it flies in the face of logic and common sense. You dont see that? Obviously not Donald Trump, but if a Democratic politician is too lenient on asylum seekers, could s/he/it/the accidentally let in many people who pose as asylum seekers but in fact they themselves persecutors ? Take care, Jason. I mean its not No.1 but isnt No.2 good enough ? Good luck, Jason. Take care, Jason. Only real asylum seekers should be granted asylum. Thank you so much for your response. My current EAD ID which is expired now had a couple more days left on it at that point. I have been waiting for mine since December 2015. I dont believe it will happen soon either. 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. The best the government can do is ensure that the technology used is extremely difficult to hack/breach. Guess what? What should I do, You can apply to renew the EAD normally. But other opinions still standI am a little concerned that political discussion tends to tear the asylum community apart when we should stick together. 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.? Plus I am genuinely curious. I always read that Green cards for asylees are usually without interviews but my lawyer says almost all have interviews!! From my experience, when your interview is scheduled, it will update that it has been scheduled. Im also in California, so Ill definitely look into AB60! I represent asylum applicants in all 50 states. 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? Illegal is a derogatory term to asylum seekers, containing criminal implications. 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). I would have written a post if Jason allowed sharing this story but for now, I hope this helps some of you. Tina, we can, in the comfort of our protection, say what we want. Do you think they will help me out? Take care, Jason. I was about to change the address but Im wandering if this means that Im about to be scheduled for interview or you all have the same message. The journey is hard and you will be broken many times. Ive been religiously following this blog since early 2017 (or maybe even earlier), and really appreciate all the time & attention you have been putting in it. I am also apply for a U-visa. If they do what relief can one apply for are you asked to leave the country? WebAt the beginning of 2022, there were 196,714 affirmative asylum claims pending, and many applicants have waited in a state of legal limbo for over five years to receive a decision on their claim. This is also an area where I am curious about. 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. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, February 2023. To escape the indefinite queue, some have started bringing claims of unreasonable delay under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) to federal courts. Also, do you have any tips for me and mistakes to avoid. Of course, your case can be different but I think it is a good thing. 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. In 2021, the European Union received some 20,000 asylum applications from Bangladesh. I do not think a Congressperson will help in this situation. For example, I support marriage equality, the adjudicator believes marriage should be between a man and a womanCould this affect that particular queer asylum seekers case ? Hi Jason Well, thank you for the courtesy to respond, and it is okay to respectfully disagree. Refugees are required to apply for Lawful Permanent Resident (green card) status one year after being admitted, and asylees may apply for green card status one year after their grant of asylum. And my office was Chicago as well. Would you, an asylee, concur with Kamala in this regard? Initial case completions only. An example might be someone who paid money as ransom or who was forced on pain of death to provide services to terrorists. I have received a response pretty same last year. You should be prepared to answer such questions if asked. I totally agree that this is too ridiculous. In your case, you might see how the second interview goes, but if there is no progress, a mandamus might be the best option. Thank you. WebJan 29, 2021 Asylum pending and parallel making EB-3 approved, just waiting for I-485 Interview. Please stop using illegal to describe us. I think one (of several) fundamental problems is that the definition of who qualifies for asylum has expanded (based on litigation involving PSG). thanks, I have had clients do it (often because the RTD is too inconvenient), and no one has had trouble. You might also contact your Congress person, as they can sometimes help move along a slow case. We inquired and send an email for a decision. That is so bad, It is bad, and it is a potential problem. Plus, after you read my answer and other responses, some time will pass and you will get a result whether approval or something. Germany refugee statistics for 2019 was 1,146,682.00, a 7.79% increase from 2018. Like any other government database, applications, or other online platforms, the video interviews can be hacked. 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. can asylee sue the government over this? 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) Thats what I heard at least. 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? From an economic perspective, they contribute more than they take. But so far, I do not have a lot of evidence to support that belief, Hi everyone, I just checked online the status of my application it says: The next step in your application is an in-person interview. If the Biden Administration wanted to clear the backlog, it could give very quick interviews to lots of people and just grant the cases (assuming a security background check is clean). Where did you see the status change of decision pending? 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. Sorry to insert myself into this but do they not conduct a background check for every immigration benefit even A Refugee Travel Document? Some people are ok waiting; others are not. 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. If I respond to the AOC comments, this will not end, so I will reserve my comments on that. Related to this is the high turnover rate for Asylum Officers. I think you should try to call them 800-375-5283. Take care, Jason. They told me to call back 1 month after my EAD expires and talk to the USCIS agent once again to submit an inquiry or expedite request. I am glad it did; thats why I shared, knowing there are many people who are still in the same situation. TRAC examined all asylum decisions in case-by-case Immigration Court records covering FY 2001-FY 2021. This is the best way to keep asylum around for future people fleeing harm in their countries. There was a time a visited uscis before COVID to enquire one officer told me the Asylum officer who interviewed me approved my case. Asylum Decision Rates by Nationality (PDF) 13. 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. Remember that her boss, the president is still being criticized for the border crisis after the inauguration. Take care, Jason. And based on small research and available resources, it looks like that timeline is growing there, but currently, they are processing EADs from applications of a bit over 8 months ago. 2 I do not understand this question. Thats pretty long, I was hoping to get interviewed in 10 months but my lawyer told me it can take 2 years. Most of my clients get the GC in 1.5 or 2 years, but even so, it is very slow. There is a link under Resources called FOIA USCIS you can use that. 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? It is disgusting to see such people who take joy in making the life of most vulnerable folks miserable . I am concerned. 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. I requested for expedited decision as my mom was going through grave health conditions. I second to this. Some of us were privileged to fly in here, and seek asylum, I agree, but I would still pretty much she asked people not to come, than expand and energize the anti-immigration base, paving the way for more cruelty on current and future asylum seekers, should we face another anti-immigration administration. But if you have a U visa case and a court case, maybe it is possible to put the court case on hold while the U visa processes. Letter was sent , disappeared, no answer back. I would talk to a lawyer about that theoretically, he may be able to do that, but there are some real issues. In fact, I believe that a good number of them are more aptly economic migrants. Like I said, seeking asylum is legal and I am grateful for the opportunity to seek asylum, and would very much want the opportunity for everyone facing any form of persecution. I am in the same position. If Asylum Officers are not interviewing new cases or deciding old cases, what the heck are they doing? 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. Some principals get interviews, and others do not. Thats exactly what she did- except that, the culprits this time are at the border! 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. Filed Dec 2013 I know it might sound outrageous, but I want to ask. And worse case, you will have to resubmit the information to e-verify. As with any law, there are exceptions that you should be aware of. If the background check is required tp take longer and be more thorough because of legal requirements, then it still doesnt make sense. what about the Mandamus lawsuit? No improvement at all. Jason Dzubow, Esq. I want to say tho I dont mean to support Donald Trump as a first choice. Glad that you overcome all barriers and received approval. Since July 2021, over 1600 children have passed through the hotel pending transfer to The anti-immigration base was starved of another political weapon as well. Still waiting, These cards are very delayed lately. Maybe try to go to different DMVs around your city/town. 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 Take care, Jason. Sorry for my rambling. Why do they take so long to approve the GC provided that they have already done the background check before. is it possible to contact local congress man to help me scheduled individual interview ? Could the U.S. limit the intake for only people who support, say marriage equality or sayoppose FGM ? It was a smart approach, because Republicans will not have an extra quote(talking point) for 2022 and beyond. Check the status of your asylum application online by typing in your receipt number. A background check for a RTD is much faster than the kind of background check that comes after an asylum interview. If you win, it is worth checking with a lawyer about eligibility to adjust, but for most asylum seekers in the US, the DV lottery will not help. I wouldnt be very surprised the next few years will be the toughest yet for asylum seekers. Why all the unnecessary interviews (For Adjustment of status for Asylees)? Such an inspiration. 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. My lawyer told me to wait. Web7031 Koll Center Pkwy, Pleasanton, CA 94566. particularly if some of the ideology is at odds with the adjudicators. You talked about the danger the children experience. 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. 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. 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. Hope all is well! Until the U.S. changes it laws, specifically the asylum laws, these Central American migrants are, like you and me, should be afforded the right seek asylum in the U.S., irrespective of how they get to the U.S. and whether or not the trek is dangerous (the dangerousness of the trek and how they get here are irrelevant). Well said, Jason. Maybe someone else here knows for sure. Germany refugee statistics for 2021 was 1,255,694.00, a 3.73% increase from 2020. Hi I had an asylum interview in 2019, and my status was Decision pending Hi, I had an asylum interview in 2019; my status has changed from Decision pending to Application pending. Congratulations to you once more. It is difficult to reach a human, but if you do, you can explain that you will lose your ability to work and drive, and that it is an emergency. gave up on the case for 1.5 years On the one hand, it is an amazing story of resilience and strength. : I am wondering about this for a long time, given some recent events. 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. (202) 328-1353 Maybe that will help expedite things. Thanks for all your efforts in this blog, Its very helpful resource for all asylum seeker here in the US This guide provides strategies for practitioners seeking a clients release from immigration detention. 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. www.DzubowLaw.com Thank you. The decision is pending. Take care, Jason, I know that even if you are GC asylum based holder, you will always need to use RTD. May I know what could happened? The Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Childrens Partnership (BHSCP) has today, Tuesday 28 February, published a scrutiny report into reports of missing unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) from a Home Office run hotel in Hove. 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 ? Please help, I am sorry about your brother. And yes, confidential information was retracted such as information about those who wrote a letter or confidential USCIS procedure. Thank you for posting these articles and answering questions in the comments. Timeline: Or extend validity time of EAD.. 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