Take care, Jason. An asylee is a person who meets the definition of refugee and is already present in the United States or is seeking admission at a port of entry. Is that a mistake? I Dont know how they can do this cruelty with us, We need to be heard Jason. Democrats were outsmarted during the Obama administration on issues such as The Supreme Court (remember when Republicans blocked his S.C. 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). The huge drop in defensive asylum case decision during FY 2021 allowed the percentage of decisions in affirmative asylum cases to climb back to 15 percent. This was true even though the actual number of decisions in affirmative cases also actually fell as a result of Court closures during the pandemic. Figure 3. Is it an automatic reply to anyone who inquired? 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 ? @Jamie, it broke my heart to read about the extent those mothers had to go to protect their kids. Am surprised its 3 years anytime I enquire am told case is pending final decision. Regardless of how much democrats criticize her for these comments, it is highly unlikely that they vote republican. As I see it, there are two downsides to a mandamus lawsuit: (1) There is not a strong legal basis to force the Asylum Office to process a persons case. I am in the same position. Because I think they can go back to the fair system by now if they really consider that. In fact, it did not. Other casesa minorityare delayed when they are referred to the Asylum Division headquarters for review. For one, going to the home country could cause the US government to think the asylum case is fake, which could cause them to deny the H1b. Anyone here that has a similar story? I want to apply for the AP as my passport is expired and it may take time to be out in my countrys embassy. 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. I got frustrated. 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). You can also inquire with the USCIS Ombudsman (you can find a link under Resources as well), though they are not super helpful these days. 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? Shake my head. And the application is asking for documentation of past arrest. I think she was intentional. If I brought litigation against somebody, who knew about my asylum application. 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. Seeking asylum is one of them, and I believe she knows that. Decision in June 2021 > APPROVED! There was a proposal in about 2007 to extend the RTD to 10 years, but it never happened. Take care, Jason, I applied for asylum in 2014. Good to know that you found one honest politician. Take care, Jason. . Can I apply for relieve from Court and apply for GC base on this new rule for uscis to relieve victim of serious crimes? Applying for adjustment of status isnt cheap. I am not sure that is 100% correct, and so you have to wait for the letter, but it is a hopeful sign. I think that message is standard. 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. Ive applied for EAD renewal in November and DL expired in April. 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. Take care, Jason, Thanks Jason for weighing in. I once asked a prior Asylum Division Director about the discrepancy, and the only explanation I received was that the background checks are different at the two different agencies. Plus, theyve been playing so many shinanigans. And, for the record, or as a side note, I do not support Congress just limiting who can apply for asylum as a way of deterring who comes to the border (this will not deter people from come). Jason, I agree that background checks are probably layered (for want of a better word) as it concerns the type of immigration benefit sought. In the face of such development, should an asylum seeker still do what should be done (bring litigation) ? If so, how long did it take to get your documents? Ive written before about the types of cases that get sent to HQ, but they include cases where the applicant is a diplomat or an unaccompanied minor, where there are terrorism- or national security-related issues, and where a case is likely to be publicized. My GC application based on granted asylum has been with the USCIS for two years. 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. I Dont know how they can do this cruelty with us, We need to be heard Jason. Hi Jason Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, February 2023. Sorry for my rambling. It also provides an overview of the immigration detention system, discusses the legal authority for different types of 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. I take back my support for Donald Trump then. Hey been on pending interview for 7 years now. I applied for an extension in November 2020, so its been pending for over 6 months now. If you have a second interview coming up, hopefully that is a good sign. .currently it takes 6 + months to get one for a document thats valid for a year that has to be valid for 3/6 months to travel to certain countries . I would not care too. However, there are many issues to consider, and I do not know whether he would be eligible or get into trouble. Personal details: Afghan; single; entered on F1 in 2012 and filed for asylum within a year; earned PhD. On a more related note. 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. Ombudsman should be able to help you; though, its still asylum office discretion to release the decision. I think one (of several) fundamental problems is that the definition of who qualifies for asylum has expanded (based on litigation involving PSG). Jason, I definitely agree. 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 Location: Best Western Robert Treat Take care, Jason. I am in Florida so no problems here. Would you, an asylee, concur with Kamala in this regard? If you are one of these unlucky souls whose decision is delayed, what can you do? My wife and me got interviewed asylum case.Now we wait ing decoration 5 years.We check our case status it shows Application is pending. When officers leave without completing a case, this seems to cause additional delay (since another officer has to review the case, get up to speed, and then complete the work). I have received my approval letter next week. Take care, Jason. Im worried something is wrong with my application since its been 7 years and 7 months without any interview date. So she cares more about Republican talking points than asylum seekers safety ? Maybe, but I am not at the border and I do not know much about specifics there. I hope that consequences will register when it comes to 2024 and certain people will not step into power. 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. i dont get why the government not extend the validity to 2,3, 5 years !! Filed Dec 2013 I requested for expedited decision as my mom was going through grave health conditions. Take care, Jason. You see that? My case is in the Chicago office pending since 2013. This is not a high priority for advocates, as there are many other issues that are more important. We inquired and send an email for a decision. Keep in mind too that many Americans do not like the crisis at the border. For Kamala Harris comment, I smiled, because I knew she was being a politician at that point. oh my goodness! 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 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 ? [3] According to the IPA, an asylum application should be examined the soonest possible and, in any case, within 6 months, in the framework of the regular procedure. I do not think Republicans will reciprocate, but I think there is real danger including in bringing back Trump if Biden takes action that causes a strong political backlash. Hi Naya, Abstract: In 2021, there were 4.6 million asylum claims pending globally. In the first 6 months of the current administration, do we feel more at peace and hopeful or not as immigrants and asylum seekers? 2 I do not understand this question. 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. 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 . You dont see that? I did a post on April 7, 2021 with more info on this point. I will probably wait a bit more like somebody mentioned below, and will try to apply for expedition closer to expiration date of my extension. Over forty people attended a recent informational meeting on organizing a sanctuary program for paroled asylum seekers. Can I do anything to get the interview before my court date? May I know what could happened? I would talk to a lawyer about that theoretically, he may be able to do that, but there are some real issues. Thanks for sharing. But it seems to me that if HR knows what to do, you should be fine. Thanks so much in advance. 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. Sitting on my chair and is midnight, no sleep, worried about my children in a war zone with no father or mother. For instance, when she said that There are legal methods by which migration can and should occur, what exactly did she mean? (202) 328-1353 conservative ? I just requested for asylum case. Masha was under impression that filing for asylum saved her legal status in the United States. It still works as ID here, and the deadline to get real ID pushed to MAY 2023. * This includes 666,218 asylum application cases filed since October 2000 and an 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. Immigration Court Asylum Backlog as of September 30, 2021. WebAs of April 2021, the number of pending asylum application reached a record high, nearly 400,000, representing a total of more than 600,000 asylum applicants who are awaiting a I dont see it happening anytime soon, but one never knows. Take care, Jason. www.DzubowLaw.com Do I need my countrys passport alongside my advance parole to embark on this journey? You talked about the danger the children experience. Asylum Decision Rates (PDF) 12. Well said, Jason. Also, do you have any tips for me and mistakes to avoid. Best kind of President for asylum seekers ? That said, we all know her statement will not deter anyone who wants to come from coming, and her statement WILL also NOT be used by Republicans to expand and energize the anti- immigration base. I am glad it did; thats why I shared, knowing there are many people who are still in the same situation. Thanks for all your efforts in this blog, Its very helpful resource for all asylum seeker here in the US And where in her statement did she say people should not seek asylum? That sounds very concerning. If you recall, it was literally months ago that asylum seekers- and I am talking about the ones who made their way into the U.S. and filed their asylum applications affirmatively and defensively- were being vilified and demonized by the Republicans (remember when Jeff Sessions, for example, started dismantling the asylum system?) (202) 328-1353 I do not know a lot about the employment stuff, sorry. Hopefully you all recovered, may I ask what crime happened ? 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. Take care, Jason. Please can I travel to UK to meet family in a third world country to meet my wife and daughter after 5 years and to visit a late uncles family. Citizenship Nunc Pro Tunc Permission to Reapply Returning Lawful Permanent Resident while the caseload of applications pending decision hit its highest I personally disagree with asylum without interview or court process. They all have passport. 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. 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. I will however still maintain that throwing toddlers over that fence is outright dangerous and cruel. Democrats control all branches of government and they still struggle to make significant move on immigration and immigration agencies? 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. Thats pretty long, I was hoping to get interviewed in 10 months but my lawyer told me it can take 2 years. You can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. Thank you so much for your response. More straightforward and chill and more willing to take bold actions. Its been processed in Potomac, and that office currently seems to be the slowest one. WebAccording to the Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) More specifically, can the spouse travel back to home country for H1B visa stamp and re-enter the U.S. under H1B visa status? She did what politicians do. 3 I wouldnt be very surprised the next few years will be the toughest yet for asylum seekers. Take care, Jason, Thats what I meant. Thanks, We have been seeing cases take maybe 1 or 1.5 years for the interview. Below are a few options that might be worth a try: Inquire Yourself: Contact the Asylum Office directly to ask about your case. Like any other government database, applications, or other online platforms, the video interviews can be hacked. Take care, Jason. How does the state determine Thanks for the insight . My journey is a story of patience and resilience. From my experience, when your interview is scheduled, it will update that it has been scheduled. Can you say something about delayed GC decisions as well. Good luck, Jason. Take care, Jason. We have done some lobbying on this point, and that will continue, but things are very slow and it is difficult to get them to make changes. I hope you get an interview soon (try to expedite and pushing if you havent) and get a decision right after. You are right! I would start by emailing the asylum office and also opening an inquiry with the USCIS Ombudsman. My lawyer told me to wait. If the marriage is lawful, you should be able to sponsor your wife. (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. 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. Thank you for sharing your story of patience and resilience. I have urged the person to file a mandamus, but that is not something he wants to do. Sorry to hear this. Hello Naya, Yes this is also an extremely impressive part of the story. can asylee sue the government over this? From an economic perspective, they contribute more than they take. So dont worry. 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. I find it perplexing that democracy in the U.S. cares more about calculation rather than integrity and altruism. Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Appeal Number: UI-2022-002573 EA/11812/2021 THE IMMIGRATION ACTS Heard at Field House Decision & Reasons Promulgated On 19 October 2022 On 9 February 2023 Before DEPUTY UPPER TRIBUNAL JUDGE DAVEY Between the secretary of state for the department Appellant I wish I could be as strong as you. I doubt that is forthcoming, but that without a consensus about who qualifies, we are left with practical and political problems that politicians will exploit not just to harm immigrants, but also to harm many progressive causes. Just curious, cant understand. Interviewed April 2017 (several requests for an interview got rejected; eventually got an interview) That is so bad, It is bad, and it is a potential problem. I second to this. Im thinking of doing that since my case has been pending since 2017. 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