Asylum

USCIS has issued a temporary final rule that extends the use of a USCIS-contracted telephonic interpreter for certain asylum applicants during their interviews until September 12, 2023. The rule has been implemented to ensure the safety of USCIS officers and applicants during the COVID-19 pandemic. If an applicant cannot participate in their affirmative asylum interview in English, they may be…

The United States and Canada have reportedly reached an agreement allowing both countries to turn back unauthorized asylum seekers who cross the northern border, according to internal documents and a source familiar with the negotiations. The new policy, which applies to non-citizens caught within 14 days of crossing the border, is the latest expansion of President Biden’s efforts to deter…