Illegal is a derogatory term to asylum seekers, containing criminal implications. AK, I feel your pain. 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. Other casesa minorityare delayed when they are referred to the Asylum Division headquarters for review. If all goes will I will be filing for the U-visa. Filed Dec 2013 Then, when an application for adjustment of status is submitted, the government should really be looking for new information or if a crime- one that would trigger a bar(s) to adjustment of status under the INA- was committed, in the U.S. or overseas, while the applicant was in asylee or refugee status. I have known the concerning trend of FGMhttps://www.cnn.com/2017/05/11/health/female-genital-mutilation-fgm-explainer-trnd/index.htmlAnd I am pretty sure its not native-borne ideaAnother example would be some religions. She should not be afraid of Republican blames. But when other people flood in, bring theirculture or customslike FGMor some ideas like its a sin to to a) b) c). Take care, Jason. What do u think I can do? The journey is hard and you will be broken many times. You can find their number if you follow the link under Resources called Immigration Court. Didnt have any issues. In fact, I believe that a good number of them are more aptly economic migrants. Theoretically, its easier to deport someone who has adjusted his/her status to LPR than it is someone who has asylum or refugee status. There are momentary about 543,000 pending cases, and some applicants may been waiting for an interview for six, seven, eight time or longer. Jason I applied for my EAD renewal on April 1st 2021. 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? After 311 days the long wait is over. Why all the unnecessary interviews (For Adjustment of status for Asylees)? Take care, Jason. If you have asylum questions, call US asylum attorney in New York: Alena Shautsova 917-885-2261. Another reason for delay is that each case needs to be reviewed by a supervisor, and the Asylum Offices are apparently short of supervisors. 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. AOS was approved after very challenging RFE but God is always good . I wrote about that on January 29, 2020. Any suggestion ? I dont think any of us here is more reputable than AOC or those White House officials. Decision in June 2021 > APPROVED! I do not think a Congressperson will help in this situation. Hello Naya, !Weve seen uSCIS deteriorate under the Trump administration but this is USCIS under the Biden administration. Do not give up. Hi dear 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? They're generally pretty willing to do that. Is it an automatic reply to anyone who inquired? I wrote about AP on September 11, 2017. Thanks for sharing. Just send a letter asking to withdraw the application to the asylum office with a copy of his green card. We are seeing people wait 5, 6, 7 months or more. Do we seriously think she mis-spoke, or she is anti-asylum? I requested for expedited decision as my mom was going through grave health conditions. Good luck! Almost all decisions are delayed, but eventually, most people get a decision. Timeline: (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. It used to be that DHS (the prosecutor) could sometimes help move the USCIS case along, but I have not seen that in a while. Receipt should be enough to extend your DL. I am concerned. my I-485 case through family took 2 years, there were a lot of background checks, extended reviews etc. My lawyer suggested doing a draft mandamus to DOJ attorneys instead of court. What should I do. What is your timeline of getting a green card ? Im really desperate as my brother has recently passed away. After the interview, I waited for a year and no update. Take care, Jason. You should talk to a lawyer to make a decision about how best to proceed, as it depends on the strength of your case and your goals. With Trump looming around, my only hope is that Biden can hang on to his dear life so another more asylum-friendly President could step in. Headquarters review can take timeat one point, the average wait time was more than one year. Thats pretty long, I was hoping to get interviewed in 10 months but my lawyer told me it can take 2 years. I used to cry by just listening to some Afg songs). Senator intervened, no result. Remember that her boss, the president is still being criticized for the border crisis after the inauguration. Include the A# and asylum receipt #. Take care, Jason. At least he says what he means and he means what he says, I find this quality more preferable than Party ID. Is that a mistake? The Ombudsmans office is not terribly helpful, but again, there is no harm in trying. Am a single mum after loosen their dad many years ago. Exactly! The Right To Asylum In The USA In 2023. Could you please suggest something? I did put that, and she sent the form. Do I need my countrys passport alongside my advance parole to embark on this journey? mrsplt 2 yr. ago 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 Other casesa minorityare delayed when they are referred to the Asylum Division headquarters for review. withdraw asylum timeline has anyone sent a letter to withdraw asylum case and how long did it take? Secondly, if a withdrawal request is made prior to an asylum interview the foreign national opens oneself to immediate removal, even custodial detention by the ICE unless there are other forms of relief possible such as adjustment of status based on a bona fide marriage to a USC. 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). Does anyone have such experience with the Chicago office? I believe we should look beyond that speech, plus she never said asylum seekers are illegals. 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. Such checks are largely outside the control of the Asylum Office, and can cause significant delay. Why this should be, I do not know. for example, I come here to seek asylum because this country is a sanctuary for me. But my question was about if there is any law that prohibits USCIS from granting the case based on evidence submitted. However, there are many issues to consider, and I do not know whether he would be eligible or get into trouble. Why do they take so long to approve the GC provided that they have already done the background check before. May I know what could happened? finally my journey has ended positively and green card is in hand! Trust me, asylum seekers who leave their children on the other side of the border, in the hopes that a good Samaritan would find the child, is pale in comparison to some of the stories I have heard from asylum seekers who file I-589 affirmatively. On the other hand, it is an outrage and a tragedy that the system took so long. Are we seriously pretending we do not know that Politicians all over the world say anything that would help them politically ? CORDY, thats right! I would start by emailing the asylum office and also opening an inquiry with the USCIS Ombudsman. By the way, heres what I consider illegal and cruel. My journey is a story of patience and resilience. I have urged the person to file a mandamus, but that is not something he wants to do. Do I have to apply to the court for relieve to the court or uscis? Think of it as a job interview. Hello VOA . A friend of mine, an activist from Hong Kong who had been arrested and is still hunted by the Chinese police for his activism, is now stranded in Mexico. 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. and immigration. If the government is concerned about the identity of an asylee/refugee (one who has been granted asylum or admitted to the U.S. as refugee), and therefore the safety of its citizens, doesnt it make sense that the government would do a thorough background check before the applicant is granted asylum or admitted into the U.S. as refugee since these statuses are indefinite and potentially permanent? Eventually, finished Ph.D. and my expertise was proven to be vital for the US per experts in the field > shared the info with the asylum office BUT no news again they should not withdraw their asylum application and lose the possibility of appealing a denial. 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? However, we received a reply as our application is on the final decision. I was able to get my DL renewed with the receipt notice at SF DMV location. I am sharing my timeline and details here. 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? It is disgusting to see such people who take joy in making the life of most vulnerable folks miserable . In your case, you might see how the second interview goes, but if there is no progress, a mandamus might be the best option. Take care, Jason, I know that even if you are GC asylum based holder, you will always need to use RTD. How I got the decision? Ombudsmen accepted my case and contacted USCIS 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. This is particularly dangerous now, with the Republican party being so cray cray. Hi everyone, I'll go straight to the point: I applied for Asylum on Oct. 2002 (Miami Asylum Office), had the interview on Feb. 2005; 15 days later I was instructed to appear at the office to pick up the asylum decision. 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. If you have a pending asylum case, you probably need Advance Parole to travel and return to the US. Have you tried to submit the request from DHS Obbustman? Hello Hannah, I do think the issue is (and always has been) political Trump rode to power largely as a result of his views on immigration, and if Biden is not careful, and if he is perceived as too pro-immigrant, it could cause a political backlash that will bring more Republicans to power in 2022. Has this even happen before for anyone to travel without a visa to the US port of entry like the airport and seek asylum? Maybe that will help expedite things. Have you used Senator/Congressman in any of your expedite requests with supporting documents? I have been arrested once before for exercising my religion in my home country and my asylum based on religious persecution. I dont want to say yes to the question because I dont have documents to back that up. Had to wait for 5 more months to receive the final decision. I do not think Trump says what he means at all. Send it with a copy of the decision to the address on the. You just made my evening. : I am wondering about this for a long time, given some recent events. Good luck, Jason. Jason Dzubow, Esq. 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. 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. You should keep an eye out and check your status or contact your asylum office for further instructions. Some people are ok waiting; others are not. Take care, Jason. And if not (which I assume would be the case), will I have trouble having no valid ID staying in US? I am also an Afghan waiting for my interview for more than 6 years now. If you do nothing, you are likely to keep waiting for some time, as USCIS has been prioritizing newly filed cases over old cases since January 2018. Take care, Jason. Take care, Jason. Most importantly, Republicans have no new immigration/open border talking point. Ombudsman should be able to help you; though, its still asylum office discretion to release the decision. 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. How Long does it take to Withdraw I-130? It is a difficult balancing act where noncitizens are pawns who are being harmed in the process. New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) blasted Texas Gov. I dont believe FGM is at issue tho since its a less polarizing topic and I doubt I would find any adjudicators believing FGM is right or defend it. Yes, Kamala found herself in a tough spot, and she has to do everything right, including ostensibly vilifying immigrants/asylum seekers, as she readies herself for the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. You talked about the danger the children experience. For Kamala Harris comment, I smiled, because I knew she was being a politician at that point.