Remember that her boss, the president is still being criticized for the border crisis after the inauguration. 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. I have two concerns, really (everything else is irrelevant to me): the violation of asylum seekers right to seek asylum, irrespective of how they arrive, and the (un)intentional desensitization of people, on a global scale, to the plight and persecution of asylum seekers/refugees by conflating the right to seek asylum with illegal migration. If you are planning to embark on the dangerous journey, dont come. 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. Random computerized replies always I got. So if Im lucky it should be processed around mid-end August. I believe most (maybe all) dependents will have interviews). Take care, Jason. Had Trump been less incompetent, or had he won a second term, asylum may very well have been eliminated. Moral of the story: I dont think any of us here is more reputable than AOC or those White House officials. 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). 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. Where did you see the status change of decision pending? Its just a broken system according to my lawyer. According to the annual report of the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ), in 2020 asylum was granted to 31,429 individuals. You already have all the info you need. Has this even happen before for anyone to travel without a visa to the US port of entry like the airport and seek asylum? 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. Am surprised its 3 years anytime I enquire am told case is pending final decision. oh my goodness! 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. for those who have similar case, pending asylum and have approved employment based case hope is still there. I believe everyone who awaits their interview has that status, it doesnt really mean your interview will be scheduled shortly. I did a post on April 7, 2021 with more info on this point. I am sorry this happened to you. How long does the immigration court process take? Good luck, Jason. Did you win the case ? But Trump could be my last choice. This may occur if we determine that: DHS previously issued you a Form I-862, Notice to Appear (NTA), and you filed . Jeff Sessions acted more than he talked! Take care, Jason, Thanks Jason for weighing in. Take care, Jason. Maybe someone else here knows for sure. Thank you so much for your response. Wondering if I will ever meet them alive. The vice president did not call immigrants names, did she? She did what politicians do. A uncle of mine wanting his wife and kids to travel by plane without a visa. 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. As long as you applied for EAD renewal before expiration DMV has no problem renewing DL. Its been processed in Potomac, and that office currently seems to be the slowest one. Such inquiries rarely help, but there is no harm in trying. I was able to get my DL renewed with the receipt notice at SF DMV location. She is trying not to expand the anti- immigration base by giving the base a brush to paint her as an architect and advocate for open borders and chaos, just as they have painted the President. Sent 4 Out of processing requests myself and one by my lawyer. Only through relentless grilling could any politician get further. The judge will put your asylum case on hold and wait for the I-130 to be approved. Please from your experience from an Advance Parole document does it include a passport number in it? Take care, Jason. Ever since I have not had an interview. 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? Lets judge this administration by their actions when all is said and done. The United States recognizes the right of asylum to certain aliens as specified in international refugee law. I was interviewed in 2018 till now case is pending final decision. So she cares more about Republican talking points than asylum seekers safety ? Are we seriously pretending we do not know that Politicians all over the world say anything that would help them politically ? Because I think they can go back to the fair system by now if they really consider that. Guess I will just wait a bit until more parameters of mine changeand then do a comprehensive update, Hello Jason i applied to renew my EAD on february still i didnt receive my EAD card. If their husband/father has a pending asylum case, maybe the better bet is to try to have him expedite the case if he is granted, he can file to bring eligible family members to the US. There is a link under Resources called FOIA USCIS you can use that. If any of the readers have any question for my trip of granted asylum to greencard, you can ask. During that same year, DHS admitted a total of 11,840 individuals . 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). Of course, not all asylum seekers at the border are genuine asylum seekers. I havent had a chance to comment much, but now its my turn to ask a question . Take care, Jason, Hi Jason The EAD is being processed at Potomac Service center. Hope you see your mom and close relatives soon. I prefer to live in a world where more people say what they mean and mean what they say. Good luck, Jason. I think people are also missing the point that the vice president is a very intelligent legal mind. And if not (which I assume would be the case), will I have trouble having no valid ID staying in US? An asylum applicant can apply for advance parole and travel to a third country, but in each case, she should consult with an attorney before leaving the US. She should not be afraid of Republican blames. withdraw asylum timeline has anyone sent a letter to withdraw asylum case and how long did it take? I have the same problem for the last 3 years and I have never gotten any decision. 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 am glad it did; thats why I shared, knowing there are many people who are still in the same situation. Can you say something about delayed GC decisions as well. All you have to do is send a letter with your case numbers on there and reference the fact that you want to withdraw the case. Pls advice. What should I do, You can apply to renew the EAD normally. Dzubow & Pilcher, PLLC And they have the audacity to try to insult our intelligence. You do not want USCIS to think you are commiting fraud by finding someone to marry you. I do not know why it is so slow, and I think it is completely ridiculous. My lawyer told me to wait. At least in my experience, the delay tends to be worse for people (especially men) from majority Muslim countries. I wrote about AP on September 11, 2017. If they do reach the US border, they can apply for asylum, but it is likely they will be detained, and they could be deported quickly depending on the case. What we should to do..We dont have Attorney.. Hi. In the face of such development, should an asylum seeker still do what should be done (bring litigation) ? Hi, the officer actually asked about the asylum case( but general questions about it tho). When Can I Withdraw My Asylum Application? Good to know that you found one honest politician. Im thinking of doing that since my case has been pending since 2017. Asylum will take sometimes two, three, or four years, sometimes even longer. Because while discouraging* that should read. My Driver Licence and ID expire on July 4th, and my passport from my home country expired in 2016. Take care, Jason. Do not give up. 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.? Decision in June 2021 > APPROVED! Your post made me think a lot that I even went back to reading some of your old POST. I can begin to list them here one by one.. they should not withdraw their asylum application and lose the possibility of appealing a denial. The anti-immigration base was starved of another political weapon as well. It still works as ID here, and the deadline to get real ID pushed to MAY 2023. The length of time your case takes does not mean anything about whether or not you will win asylum. Take care, Jason. Plus I am genuinely curious. Why fingerprint refugees and Asylees for each and every immigration benefits? I have a similar case like yours. Yesterday I called USCIS on the number that you provided and spoke to a USCIS agent. I would need a shared experience of anyone that have been through these. Mandamus: If you have been awaiting your decision for a long time, and you have exhausted the other options, you might try filing a mandamus lawsuit against the Asylum Office. 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. 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. . filed within one year of the final order of removal, as long as the applicant is physically present in the U.S.22 The one-year time limit may be waived in cases of extraordinary circumstances or extreme hardship to the non-citizen's child. It is a difficult balancing act where noncitizens are pawns who are being harmed in the process. You are a hero! I second to this. Lauren Sforza. 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 would be in favor of automatically issuing the GC one year after asylum is granted, and skip all background checks. What we should to do, The article above has some ideas and some links that you can try. I do not think her statement was to impress Republicans, so there will be no need for them to reciprocate. Unfortunately, most asylum seekers face delay at every step of the process. Thank you. I do not know what you mean by an RFE is that for the U Visa? The United Airlines told me this,while British Airways would give me information after 24hours. They could have died. 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? 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. I do not remember, but I think it does not have your passport number on it. @Jamie, it broke my heart to read about the extent those mothers had to go to protect their kids. My point exactly, but very well articulated. But its a bit frustrating that I still get comments incoming, which forces me to respond because I hate to leave anybody hanging. However, it really does boggle the mind that the DHS/FBI would do a cursory, or incomplete, background check on applicant whose asylum application was approved. I take back my support for Donald Trump then. Thank you so much! I say again, I care about what politicians do than what they say. You might also contact your Congress person, as they can sometimes help move along a slow case. Take care, Jason. It's kind of tricky to navigate the water. 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. I agree with all this, but the fact is, sometimes a GC is delayed for a long time after asylum also took a long time. Thanks for sharing. Whether they actually want to do that is an open question sometimes, it is better to continue the case. Will the returning asylee be admitted or paroled (and does the difference matter)? I think you should try to call them 800-375-5283. How long does it take to renew my EAD? USCIS has had a lot of problems, and almost laid off 70% of its workforce last year, and so I know there are issues, but I see no reason why an asylee adjustment should take more than 15 minutes, given that the person has already been vetted. In your situation, it is just over 2 months since you filed, so it is probably too soon to be inquiring, but the news from the person you spoke to is not encouraging. Thank you, Can someone respond to me please, thank you. 2 months later, I got approval! I wish you best of luck in the USA, Jason. My guess is that the case was approved in the sense that you qualified for asylum, but the delay was the security check. my I-485 case through family took 2 years, there were a lot of background checks, extended reviews etc. Also, do you have any tips for me and mistakes to avoid. My lawyer suggested doing a draft mandamus to DOJ attorneys instead of court. The issue is that we subconsciously dont regard asylum seekers at the border- in fact we dismiss them quickly as illegals as genuine asylum seekers, and so its easy for us to trample on their rights as asylum seekers. You should not abandon your asylum request at the time of submitting I-130. I believe we should look beyond that speech, plus she never said asylum seekers are illegals. Take care, Jason. Consult your lawyer. Yes this is also an extremely impressive part of the story. I recommend to do it 2 months before your receipt expiration date, if you dont receive your EAD yet. For instance, when she said that There are legal methods by which migration can and should occur, what exactly did she mean? He seems to say whatever is expedient, and often times he is not telling the truth. Do I need to resubmit the form? An example might be someone who paid money as ransom or who was forced on pain of death to provide services to terrorists. Would you, an asylee, concur with Kamala in this regard? For Kamala Harris comment, I smiled, because I knew she was being a politician at that point. Currently, the time it takes to win a case of these is 4 years for non-detainees. Good luck! https://www.cnn.com/2017/05/11/health/female-genital-mutilation-fgm-explainer-trnd/index.html, The Benefits and Burdens of Court-Appointed Lawyers, Affirmative Asylum Backlog Grows at Unprecedented Rate, Adding a Dependent to an Existing Asylum Case. I may be searching for the rest of my life. If the alien is detained and cannot be released on an immigration bail bond, they may have very little time to prepare their case. My AB60 drivers license is valid for 5 years. The company participates in E-verify. Political backlash, racism, xenophobia and political strategy aside (which, at this point and before, is inevitable and are here to stay), how do we, as pro asylum and refugee, ensure that asylum seekers continue to, pursuant to the law, have the right to seek asylum in the U.S., despite how they get to the U.S. or their immigration status? I wrote about that on September 11, 2017. Especially since they are not interviewing all that many people, you would think that they could issue decisions more quickly. #2 Withdrawal Reason Thats pretty long, I was hoping to get interviewed in 10 months but my lawyer told me it can take 2 years. Maybe, but I am not at the border and I do not know much about specifics there. I have been arrested once before for exercising my religion in my home country and my asylum based on religious persecution. Democrats were outsmarted during the Obama administration on issues such as The Supreme Court (remember when Republicans blocked his S.C. I have been waiting for mine since December 2015. We really need a complete systematic over hall, but whether that will ever happen, I have real doubts. Thanks Jason for weighing in . Recently I won a green card lottery which I am so excited about, and preparing adjustment of status application based on that. 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). More specifically, can the spouse travel back to home country for H1B visa stamp and re-enter the U.S. under H1B visa status? It takes a long time for the asylum office to decide the case. Well said, Jason. 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. You should be prepared to answer such questions if asked. Show some spine instead of trying to compromise. Or extend validity time of EAD.. You can ask to expedite your EAD processing only if you suffer financial loss. Can I apply for relieve from Court and apply for GC base on this new rule for uscis to relieve victim of serious crimes? "Not only is this behavior morally bankrupt and devoid of any concern for the well-being of asylum seekers, but it is also . If you have successfully filed your asylum application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or have your asylum application pending in immigration court, your case may be pending for several years. I have received a response pretty same last year. Wait, isnt China the No.2 country in the world ? Hi Jason, for Asylum based I-485 for principal applicant, is having an interview is the norm or the exception? Unfortunately, your asylum claim will be considered abandoned if you leave the US, and if you remain in the US you cannot receive a work permit until at least 180 days after your filing date. Good luck, Jason. And where in her statement did she say people should not seek asylum? @Asylum seeker I understand your concern. You can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. I find it perplexing that democracy in the U.S. cares more about calculation rather than integrity and altruism. Sadly, the USCIS processing time for such cases is listed as 1 to 3 years, or something like that. Thank you for posting these articles and answering questions in the comments. I notice that this discussion has been disruptive and I signaled that I wanted to end this discussion. Will i go again for background check for green card? I do not think this means that an interview is coming soon (maybe it does mean that, or maybe it does not). Wouldnt that be a danger to people already in the US ? 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. Jason, I agree that background checks are probably layered (for want of a better word) as it concerns the type of immigration benefit sought. 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 ? I mean its not No.1 but isnt No.2 good enough ? We should be happy that we are finally not called names daily. Send it with a copy of the decision to the address on the. 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). !Weve seen uSCIS deteriorate under the Trump administration but this is USCIS under the Biden administration. As a matter of fact, someone wrote somewhere that, that she said it, does not mean she will actually turn people back. I Dont know how they can do this cruelty with us, We need to be heard Jason. The reason? Please help, I am sorry about your brother. I appreciate all you do here for us all,God bless you. I got the same updates and it was approved later. Such checks are largely outside the control of the Asylum Office, and can cause significant delay. 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. my question is , my wife she is my cousin can I still sponsor her , or it will be difficult . Take care, Jason. Congratulations! Take care, Jason. I have received my approval letter next week. Sorry for my rambling. Currently, I have legal Status and am waiting for the result of my EB1-A application. 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. Thank you for sharing this useful information. However, a pending asylum case would not normally make someone ineligible for an H1b, since H1b is a dual intent visa, meaning that the embassy will not care whether he is trying to remain permanently in the US they should issue the visa anyway. Do your damn job, or dont do it all and let people know that you dont like immigrants, legal or illegal. Thanks for the insight . 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. Is there anything I can do to get my interview date. USCIS said that everyone would be interviewed, but that never happened. Could you please suggest something? Generally, the Asylum Office will not want to waste resources litigating mandamus suits, so they might agree to process the case rather than fight the lawsuit. My case is in the Chicago office pending since 2013. Most importantly, Republicans have no new immigration/open border talking point. In part, it is because there are different requirements for the two types of relief. So I will do my part to withdraw from any further controversial discussion. Recently, my status is changed from Application is Pending to Decision Is Pending. 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 have recently received my green card but I m not yet back to usa , technically I m with my wife abroad . The conflation of the RIGHT to seek asylum with illegal migration is a threat to asylum and refugee systems across the world. Im really desperate as my brother has recently passed away. 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. which filed office are you from? 2 I do not understand this question. I do not think they will be able to board the plane without a visa. So for example, I support #MedicareForAll, but the adjudicator doesnt. Is that useful? Depression, anxiety, limbo, etc. I think her statement was politically calculated. Does anyone have such experience with the Chicago office? 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. Take care, Jason. Before a case can be granted, each applicant is subject to a background check. Why there are so many people doing like protesting or seeking asylum such ? Can they come without a visa? But for many people, not making the journey is also very dangerous. If she is being a politician, I dont think she did a good job frankly. I dont want homophobes and cruel cutters ruining our countryThoughts ? Other casesa minorityare delayed when they are referred to the Asylum Division headquarters for review. Unfortunately, the system is just slow (I Was at an I-130 interview today for a person in court we filed the I-130 case in 2019).
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