asylum

When Is A Government “Unable or Unwilling” To Protect Someone & Sexual Orientation Is A PSG

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), issued a precedential decision on asylum law, providing more guidance on how asylum applicants can meet the requirements of showing that a government is “unable or unwilling” to protect them from harm by private actors. Matter of C-G-T-, 28 I&N Dec. 740 (BIA 2023). When An Asylum Applicant Doesn’t … Read moreWhen Is A Government “Unable or Unwilling” To Protect Someone & Sexual Orientation Is A PSG

Asylum Interview Interpreter Requirements Updated

USCIS announced to policies that will be taking effect on September 13, 2023. Anyone attending an asylum interview after September 13, 2023, will be required to bring an interpreter to their interview if they are not able to do the interview in English. See the new affirmative asylum interpreter requirements below. AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM INTERPRETER REQUIREMENTS … Read moreAsylum Interview Interpreter Requirements Updated

ASYLUM EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

GETTING EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION (EAD) THROUGH ASYLUM AND THE 180 DAY ASYLUM CLOCK HOW DO I APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION AFTER I HAVE APPLIED FOR ASYLUM? For instructions on how to apply for employment authorization after you have applied for asylum, visit the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/i-765 to review the Form I-765, Application forEmployment Authorization, and … Read moreASYLUM EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Immigration Judges that Deny and Grant the Most Asylum Cases

Immigration Judge Who Denies The Most Cases NYC The Judge with the highest percentage of asylum denials is a tie between IJ Menkin  and IJ Burns both with 83% denial rates for asylum cases. This does not include the detained docket where denial rates are usually higher for multiple reasons.  Immigration Judge Who Grants The … Read moreImmigration Judges that Deny and Grant the Most Asylum Cases

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