That is something I still do not understand. It's the Home Office so high turn over means like you said. However, you would still be eligible for a Refugee Travel Document, since you had asylum at one time. an attorney and interpreter present, but without an opposing counsel. Just throwing it out there: I think it would be nice if you looked into functionality to allow for encrypted messages to you. I think that there must be other solutions before referring to immigration court. This EAD things is very serious for some people. Figure 1. Second, if you plan on seeking help from the USCIS Ombudsman (an office that sometimes assists with delayed cases I wrote more about that here), an inquiry to the Asylum Office is a prerequisite. 2 Asylum decisions on affirmative and defensive applications in co mpleted removal, deportation, ex clusion, and asylum-only proceedings. There are a few types of Asylum decisions: Grant of Asylum (the applicant and his/her family members who are in the USA and were included in the applicant's case receive Asylee status). That way, at least there will be a record of you correcting the errors. Over the past two decades four out of five (81%) asylum decisions occurred in cases where the Take care, Jason. @ELI That means that success rates had climbed to 47 You are a blessing for us. most of this period, climbing from 71 percent during FY 2001 to 89 percent during FY 2013. It says The certificate must have been registered near the time of birth we dont have such records in a country where I born and grown. www.DzubowLaw.com Your case is much worse. Take care, Jason. How the Asylum Process Really Works May 18, 2021 Humanitarian The belief that anyone can show up at a United States border and obtain asylum is an oversimplification. series covering asylum decisions by each Immigration Judge is coming shortly. I have filed my EAD renewal more than 9 months ago. Medical was in it my application. Thank you for those kind words and for your contributions to this blog over the years. It is rare to get a substantive response and even more rare for an inquiry to result in a more rapid decision. Last modified on Thu 23 Dec 2021 13.01 EST . Also, if these are government soldiers, they are probably not terrorists (at least in the technical, legal sense) and so maybe there is an argument to be made, but I suspect this argument will need to be made in court. Glassdoor has millions of jobs plus salary information, company reviews, and interview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job that's right for you. GC application: June 2020 Asylum Approval: May 2019 I think they are unlikely to help, but it is free and easy, so there is no harm in trying. Thank you so much for your response. Indeed, unrepresented affirmative cases usually have the same or even lower denial the effects of the partial government shutdown from those resulting from the change in Did the USCIS send back your initial I-589 to you because you left some of the questions unanswered? 1 I only have one case where the person has waited that long after the interview and he did not want to file a mandamus, so I do not have an example of that. Tell them put some key words like major depression, suffering from ,,,.. "This is part of a national programme throughout the UK to deal with an increase in the number of people arriving in the UK and the decision by the Home Office to 'disperse' asylum seekers . What are you hearing about that memo please? I wouldnt have applied for asylum if I hadnt paid that money. And all of these because of you Jason. Take care, Jason, its been over two years since I applied for my citizenship, I asked ombudsman officehelp as well no positive outcome, I call them every month and request services request, all they give me that my case has been transferred from local office to another office, its frustrating, Im wondering if I can do info pass in Virginia because I lives in Virginia and I want to met them in person what is your suggestion how to request a info pass regarding my citizenship Im tired of inquiring via phone I want to do in person , guide me please to me them in person ( where should I go how can I make this appointment because I couldnt find online option to make this appointment), I think the only way to get an Info Pass is to call USCIS (800-375-5283) and ask for it. I was a minor when I introduced my case. On 8th of December 2021, I finished the asylum interview at Arlington office. If the USCIS is only requesting additional information, you will have 30 days to provide it. What happened to the proportion of asylum decisions where asylum was granted or denied document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Jason Dzubow, Esq. This cannot be attributed to any real change in the number of asylum cases being Even with the greater odds of success, the number of asylum seekers who were granted asylum Maybe try again, sorry, Jason, Thanks for sharing your time frame. But in some cases, the USCIS officer will need to put off the final decision due to a lack of evidence. USCIS is a mess and if you do that, they may lose it. crossing was to affirmatively request asylum. What happens after the asylum interview? This comparison is shown in Figure 8 for each of the last five fiscal years. I think he is mostly satisfied to live with his work permit and travel document (based on the family petition). asylum cases. Recently I expressed the psychological pressure I am under and requested a decision. Then starting around 2016, the number of defensive asylum The United States has long guaranteed the right to seek asylum to individuals who arrive at our southern border and ask for protection. Unfortunately, it is quite common for the USCIS to take a long time to make a formal decision in cases like naturalization and green card applications. I would continue following up and if there is nothing after some time, you might consider a mandamus lawsuit. However, even if we compare affirmative asylum denial rates with defensive cases which were Thank you for your advice. removal[1]. for asylum seekers in defensive cases. Take care, Jason. I guess the Senator and the Ombudsman might also help, but I would think that emailing them would be the best way. Although the asylum decision is appealable in the regular procedure, there are many decisions affecting asylum seekers against which there is no right of appeal: e.g. In my declaration, I stated my brothers as fervent Muslims with extreme ideas about how I should behave and live. I am the attorney of record for the above-listed case. Supposedly, you can go there on Wednesday mornings for inquiries (though the rules on this are constantly changing, so that may no longer be up to date). negatively into the Immigration Judge's discretionary decision about whether to approve or deny Why this would be, I have no idea, but it illustrates how unpredictable (and often counter-intuitive) wait times can be. Yes my husband never received receipt but when I had my interview the officer asked me to sign a paper that said I wont get a decision until my husband does his interview ( so I assume they received the case?). I know its tough for her to get a visa but I just want to give a try! In my application I stated my uncle (affiliated with IRGC and Islamic Revolutionary Committee in 1979) as a person who has controlled/abused my family in the past and stated him as a potential threat to me in the future if I return home. Clearly other factors are at work beyond representation and While the current administration has made some useful changes, including noted . Take care, Jason, Sorry let me add this to the above list: made a decision on his initial asylum claim, and did not even interview him until May 2021. from EOIR's database. those without representation. The partial government shutdown began in mid- Now you need to set up your repayment method. Thank you for sharing. Before a year they transferred to NBC and after that nothing happened. Of course, there is an average wait time, which is theoretically knowable. The other factors that could influence your application being delayed will depend on the type of application you are making. like a miracle. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I already told them everything. How long does it take for USCIS to make a decision after an interview? is a natural question to ask, especially if your application has been pending for quite some time. While asylum denial rates had grown ever higher during the Trump years to a peak of Could you please help me suggest my case? Usually, the USCIS officer conducting your green card interview will tell you whether your green card is approved directly after your interview. 1. For decisions in FY 2021 nearly nine out of ten (89%) asylum https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21474267-lives-in-limbo-how-the-boston-asylum-office-fails-asylum-seekers-final-2, Thank you I am actually trying to write something about that report, as it is very interesting, but I am not sure when I will get to it. past two decades. He previously suffered a heart attack, and his doctor believes that resolution of this matter would reduce his stress level and improve his health (see attached letter). I did not hear back from USCIS until January 2022 when I received a response from my service request which stated that my application is pending due to the transfer of my files from a local USCIS facility center to another for processing and the delay was due to Covid-19. Generally, this only happens if something unusual has come up in your interview, which the USCIS officer wants more information about. extremely important asylum records could undermine the ability of the agency to provide the The February - September 2021 period differs little from case numbers during the hearings take place in an adversarial setting in Immigration Court with an Immigration Judge and an Should I even try expediting? Do you think that could be the case? To be honest, I do not know that it will make any difference what you write if you make the inquiry, it will hopefully at least cause them to look at the file. Hey Jason! Figure 4b presents an alternative view of these same trendsthis time looking at I tried to expedite, send inquiry for outside processing time but no luck yet. I call them and make expedite because I am an ASAP member and I have job offer from hospital and laboratories . The interview was held on April 5, 2021, but since that time we have had no news. The general rule is that you must submit the I-589 form within one year of arrival (I wrote about this on January 18, 2018), and so I think that is very important. I told them everything from the 2 interviews. If you have TPS, it is relatively easy to get Advance Parole maybe you could use that to travel to see your family. Can i have 2 gc applications at the same time? This is down from 60,079 decisions during FY 2020. Normally at the asylum interview, I try to ask the Officer whether they have any idea about how long we will wait for the decision. I think the TSC is biased against any case that involves a human being. Take care, Jason. I also had a client who worked for a US embassy and I think it took about 2 years to get a decision. The EAD renewal process is a disaster. If a case is barred due to TRIG matters, why the USCIS does not deny/reject the application? How long do I have to wait for a decision . more here), but has since refused to take further action. asylum. GC Fingerprints: January 2021 My green card application through asylum is exactly three years this month. She applied for a renewal 9months ago. Figure 4a With your humble support and sharing all you know over and over again even expecting no monetary return, Thank you. It will not help immediately, but in the future, it seems the automatic EAD extension will be one year and not 180 days. So below is my timeline for my immigration journey up to this point: Applied for Asylum: April 2016 3 Asylum others have a decision of abandonment, grant WCAT, not adjudicated, other, or withdrawn. @sambood into the results, both nationally as well for each Immigration Court and hearing location. with the new law from ICE on waiving cases in court for asylum by ICE, my girlfriend in the USA had her final hearing 2months ago no result from the judge yet. The government change may be something you need to discuss. The USCIS will only give you a final decision on your green card application after receiving the required information. So basically, inquiries represent a first step before you try more aggressive approaches. While being held in custody by ICE is relatively unusual in affirmative cases, it is more common I do not think it will make much difference, but maybe. Or it can happen if they believe something is missing in your application. Her English is good but not enough to comprehend at asylum office once she show up for her interview, since i m an asylee as well and preparer would be me as well ? Yes, but usually those cases involve a TRIG issues a terrorism-related inadmissibility ground. Lots of factors may have contributed to these divergent trends. I filled a motion to the court but I havent got a decision or a response and it has been more than two months I am really fed up and dont know where to turn to. I guess you can email the asylum office to ask you can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. While I think this is highly unlikely, you never know, and certainly, inquiries do no harm. If he has his own case, maybe it is an interview for that. Anyway, these things are worth discussing with the lawyer to see what the lawyer thinks. I worked for the US Embassy before I came to this county and at the best of my recollection, my salary used to come from the state department but I am very confused to see that the asylum office keeps telling me that they cannot issue a decision at this point because my application is still pending background checks. I havent seen my parents/ siblings in 7 years and Im really depressed about that , Also what if we drop my husbands case and keep mine only is there a chance theyll give us a decision or is that not a good idea, It is strange to me that he does not have a receipt. Sometimes, if you have a letter from the (potential) employer, that can help with expediting. Trends in denial rates for asylum seekers who were not represented generally worsened over However, if you arguably provided material support under duress you will likely be referred to the immigration court at which time you should retain counsel experienced in defensive asylum applicaitons. 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