A rule is being prepared for quick asylum denials without interviews
According to CBS News, the U.S. administration is developing a rule that could allow USCIS to quickly deny some asylum applications without an interview.
This concerns cases where a person filed Form I-589 more than 1 year after entering the United States, and USCIS does not see grounds in the documents for an exception to this deadline.
The 1-year rule itself has existed for a long time. But now applicants usually have the opportunity to explain their situation during an interview. The new rule could change the procedure specifically: USCIS would be able to deny without an interview if it determines that the deadline was missed and no exceptions apply.
After such a denial, the case may be referred to immigration court. This does not mean automatic deportation, but the person will have to defend their right to remain in the United States before a judge.
For now, this is not a final rule, but a plan described in internal documents. Therefore, those who filed or plan to file Form I-589 more than 1 year after entering should prepare an explanation and evidence of an exception to the deadline in advance.
Source: CBS News
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