I am waiting since Feb-2016 for the interview, Agreed we did some lobbying on this point, and you can call your Congress people to talk about it as well. Thanks for sharing. Thank you so much for your response. The most effective way to do this is by email. It took about 2 weeks to get it. I dont see it happening anytime soon, but one never knows. 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. Youd be surprised to learn that there are some asylum seekers- the ones who file affirmatively- who have had to make extremely difficulty decisions (I know this because I work with organizations that provide support to asylum seekers and refugees in New York). For travel to see sick relatives, the better bet is to get Advance Parole and use that to travel and return. Jason I applied for my EAD renewal on April 1st 2021. Asylum seekers should be protected. That really helps in the decision process , Will apply for Green card based on my asylum in two months- i have a question-, I have waited a year from interview date until I received my asylum approval usually during that one year wait- everyone was saying its all because of background checks-. After the interview, I waited for a year and no update. Germany refugee statistics for 2021 was 1,255,694.00, a 3.73% increase from 2020. How may I do that ? More than 160,000 asylum seekers were waiting for an initial decision on their claim at the end of December - up 60% for the same period in 2021. Give me a break. WebThe New York Official Reports Service provides free access to the text of all decisions published or abstracted in the Official Reports from January 1, 1956 through the latest Take care, Jason. Hope all is well! My lawyer suggested doing a draft mandamus to DOJ attorneys instead of court. Good luck. It largely translated into an increase in pending cases at first instance. Take care, Jason, Thanks Jason for weighing in. Can I apply for relieve from Court and apply for GC base on this new rule for uscis to relieve victim of serious crimes? The idea that an extensive background check is needed a year or two after an asylum case is ridiculous, though, and I am not sure how carefully they check that or what exactly is the reason for the very long delays in getting a GC. Have you used Senator/Congressman in any of your expedite requests with supporting documents? In your case, you might see how the second interview goes, but if there is no progress, a mandamus might be the best option. Maybe if the online status recently changed, you want to wait a bit longer and see whether that has any meaning, but I think usually these changes are not meaningful. Is it an automatic reply to anyone who inquired? Its not only unfair; it flies in the face of logic and common sense. Unfortunately, not everyone is privileged to secure a U.S. visa that would allow them to file an I-589 application once admitted into the U.S. That doesnt mean that their claim, or right to seek asylum, should be treated less seriously or violated. I find such people unreliable and you shouldnt trust him/her. But it seems to me that if HR knows what to do, you should be fine. 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. Many of us were extremely concerned then; we wanted more allies in our corners, regardless of any political consequence. Thats exactly what she did- except that, the culprits this time are at the border! I wrote about that on January 29, 2020. They are an immoral, unscrupulous bunch, I tell you. WebAccording to the Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) @Asylum seeker I understand your concern. At least he says what he means and he means what he says, I find this quality more preferable than Party ID. If the background check is required tp take longer and be more thorough because of legal requirements, then it still doesnt make sense. I may be searching for the rest of my life. I also support doing some of the cases- both defensive and affirmative cases- over video. However, we received a reply as our application is on the final decision. My point exactly, but very well articulated. Some questions: In Removal proceedings and MH dates has been changed 3 times over the last 26 months. Heres how I have wired my mind with politicians- whatever they say during a scripted/rehearsed speech has been politically calculated! 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. Also, you would do well to talk to a lawyer to see how best to proceed with the two cases (U visa and court). I am a pending asylum applicant since 2014 , in Texas .registered nurse had 2 master hearing & scheduled for an individual hearing for Sep 2nd week 2022 after long wait .Unfortunately , automated case system showed as of yesterday , no future hearing was scheduled . 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). Hello Naya, I am sure you do; I pray for you. Is that useful? Will i go again for background check for green card? That means progress has been made and hopefully an interview call would be right at the Corner. The anti-immigration base was starved of another political weapon as well. How I got the decision? On a more related note. Im worried something is wrong with my application since its been 7 years and 7 months without any interview date. This is particularly dangerous now, with the Republican party being so cray cray. Thanks so much in advance. It is unfair that the Asylum Office simply does not do its job and make timely decisions, but that is where things stand. Sitting on my chair and is midnight, no sleep, worried about my children in a war zone with no father or mother. This really inspire me. If you have tried everything else, mandamus is the last option. There was a time a visited uscis before COVID to enquire one officer told me the Asylum officer who interviewed me approved my case. Instead, you can file a motion to get an earlier court date. Conversely, We know that USCIS has the practice of referring some asylum seekers to the court without interviewing them. You can try to expedite the interview. I did a post parsing this issue on December 30, 2013, if you are interested. Questions- did you actually read or listen to Kamalas statement- one that is clearly political, BTW- on Central Americans coming to the U.S.-Mexico border to seek asylum? The situation is that my grandma is really sick back home and I know if anything bad happens to dad he has to leave but at the same time he is worried that we would lose our case since our whole family is under his application. Take care, Jason. Mashas F1 status expired on June 1, 2020. Moral of the story: Pending Cases in the Immigration Court Asylum Backlog at the End of Each Fiscal Year, as of November 2022 As TRAC previously reported, the Biden administration has substantially increased the number of asylum cases completed by Immigration Judges. She should not be afraid of Republican blames. You dont see that? Ive written before about the types of cases that get sent to HQ, but they include cases where the applicant is a diplomat or an unaccompanied minor, where there are terrorism- or national security-related issues, and where a case is likely to be publicized. Another asylum seeker told me that he left his children with people he didnt know and hasnt seen them for 6 years! Only through relentless grilling could any politician get further. Refugees- the ones who were already vetted by the U.S. government and the UN Refugee Agency- were categorized as a threat to the U.S. As such, the drastic reduction in the number of refugees admitted into the U.S. was warranted (in their minds). If the marriage is lawful, you should be able to sponsor your wife. At the end of the year, some 636, 000 cases were awaiting a decision at first instance, a 44 I inquired numerous times, and I also inquire via Obbustman. Had to wait for 5 more months to receive the final decision. I have a dilemma regarding my situation. I have received a response pretty same last year. So for example, I support #MedicareForAll, but the adjudicator doesnt. * This includes 666,218 asylum application cases filed since October 2000 and an Some of these cases have been pending decisions for months or even years. WebAsylum and Refugee Law Update: What the A-B- Decision Means for Domestic Violence Applicants. WebEASO Asylum Report 2021 Section 4.6 Pending cases Once an application for international protection has been lodged with a national authority, the processing phase begins. Ive been religiously following this blog since early 2017 (or maybe even earlier), and really appreciate all the time & attention you have been putting in it. I expect that to come from Donald Trump, not from Democratic politicians. I have quick question, how long usually take uscis to process Asylee Green card application now days? If you are applying for AP in conjunction with a work permit (for example, if you are getting your GC based on marriage), then it does not have your passport number, but for asylum pending AP, I am not sure. Plus, theyve been playing so many shinanigans. 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. The final outcome of this process is a decision at first instance, which can be followed by another decision if the decision is appealed. Lets judge this administration by their actions when all is said and done. My case status shows fees were waived for EAD since Thursday, May 27th. 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. 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. It still works as ID here, and the deadline to get real ID pushed to MAY 2023. My guess is that the case was approved in the sense that you qualified for asylum, but the delay was the security check. My decision pending for six months now. I filed for asylum based on my US citizen daughter who was going to be a victim of FGM from her fathers family. With all frustration and no hope, I contacted the Ombudsmen office in Mar 2021 > explained my lengthy case that how my background is clear but my case is being held for no reason while I am an expert that is valuable for the US I suppose you can try calling USCIS (800-375-5283) or make an inquiry online (follow the link called USCIS Help under Resources), but really, it is probably too soon to expect the card and maybe if you just wait another month or two, you will get it. Because, if a person is too shrewd, you dont know if one day that person will turn his/her back on you. Depression, anxiety, limbo, etc. The only difference between these asylum seekers and the Central American migrants is HOW they are trying to seek asylum- some manage to find their way to the U.S. and others beg for asylum at the border. Initial case completions only. Ombudsman should be able to help you; though, its still asylum office discretion to release the decision. Would you, an asylee, concur with Kamala in this regard? I mean, is the interview component a must of the process? Sorry to hear this. The situation is that my grandma is really sick back home and I know if anything bad happens to dad he has to leave but at the same time he is worried that we would lose our case since our whole family is under his application. 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. I cannot find any guidance online but the USCIS would issue advance paroles for Asylees if requested. I think we do well to preserve the integrity of the system by doing our best to ensure that those who benefit from it are legitimate asylum seekers. I have an asylum case pending, no interview scheduled yet. I am in Florida so no problems here. We inquired and send an email for a decision. Take care, Jason. 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