I just noticed that asylee based work permit expires i two month, It is more convenient to have the EAD for purposes of an ID, work, and the drivers license. your attorney signs i-485 and handles case, corporate attorney is no longer in charge. Like a mandamus or something? Are you dumb or something or just pretending to be dumb???? I am in a valid F-1 status. Initial case completions only. Finally, it is interesting (and depressing) to note that if there are 700+ Asylum Officers, and they interview about 2,200 applicants per month, each individual officer conducts about 3 interviews per month! Since I do not have any other status, is it possible I can get a gc through my employer? Once you have asylum, you should be eligible for the unrestricted SS card. AP was taking 9-12 months. No interview. Could you share a contact email so you can share these attorneys info so I can talk to them? We reached a decision on your application. If not, do I have to pay the $85 biometrics fee? If you have the receipts, the cases should be processing. application for asylum to be pending during any administrative or judicial review So it is possible that without the background checks of the Asylum case being completed, they issue a green card with a family petition??? How many people do we grant asylum or protection to? As we already know, many applicants have been waiting for five, six, seven or more years for their interview. A denial of an asylum claim is not determinative of whether the claim was bona fide for How many people do we grant asylum or protection to? the attorney that I spoke to told me that if I was under valid visa status when I filed for Asylum then I should be able to adjust status based on EB2. Just recently got update on one more approved eb-3 case. Judge-by-Judge Asylum Decisions in Immigration Courts What are the chances of getting green card in my case in the future. How do I get to speak to a human being at uscis. 2 I made several inquiries and we waited for several years; nothing more. I do think a background check is needed for a GC, though maybe it is less than the check for asylum. And he said he doesnt know! Asylum Eligibility in Arlington | Approval of Asylum Applicants There is also a USCIS memorandum that I know lawyers used to show uscis that pending asylum status is not unlawful accrual and uscis approved the EB2 case. I do not know about the processing time (you can check at http://www.uscis.gov) but everything is slow. Anyways I dont even visit this forum as much I used to. I quit from that company. (i) Principal Applicant. For the approval rates, I provided a link above about why that is not very reliable, but rates do vary by office. The automated system is now so rude that when you request a representative or insist you dont have a receipt number, it drops. So 3 month ago, it showed that TPS was taking 12 months to process. Asylum Office Finally Releases New-ish Statistics Take care, Jason. You should expect to receive the decision shortly. @tina PDF Asylum statistics in Europe: Factsheet - European Council on Refugees I wonder if the approval rate that is reported is not accurate or if something is skewing the data in that office. Of all completed cases during the last quarter of 2021, more than 31% were Administratively Closed, meaning that the Asylum Office did not have jurisdiction over the case. The AP process is slow, expensive, and a bit arbitrary, but once you have AP, you can use it to re-enter the US. Your friend should atleast try it. I was doing exceptionally well in my country of origin but had to flee with my family after a member of the family was kidnapped, and our only choice was staying and dying, or running away. 2023 Employer files for EB-3. Thank you for your response Jason. Dzubow & Pilcher, PLLC How many people do we grant asylum or protection to? Everyday I check my status multiple times and the answer is My next step is interview but I dont know WHEN..!!! >May I ask, if u refuse the corporate attorney and want to find an outside counsel, are you still able to proceed with your case ? My GC has been pending for 3 year now almost 4. purposes of section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(II) of the Act. Similarly, the abandonment of an Article: For Vulnerable Immigrant Children, A Long.. | migrationpolicy.org Why this should be, I do not know, but there are several possibilities. Did you not say that your asylum was already approved????? The second most common source country was Cuba (13%), followed by Guatemala (8%), Colombia (7%), Haiti (6%), Honduras (5%), El Salvador (5%), Mexico (4%), and China (3%). i live in virginia. My major problem is the unlawful presence but Im not even sure I have it since I entered on a student visa and it doesnt accure unlawful presence. In terms of the marriage, there is a process for adding your spouse to the case and you can start that once you are married. Hi Bard, can I ask you which state and who is your lawyer? Or no effect? Does this mean these people actually prefer to return to a Tr*mp administration ? Affrmative asylum data for fscal year 2019 were retrieved by OIS in February 2020. I think we are kind-of average for fees, and we now charge $8500 for a court case. But in Bavaria's Zirndorf and Schweinfurt centers, it was 20 percentage points lower. From lowest to highest price please, I need to understand if I can afford it or cant, I heard its impossible to win a court for getting asylum without a lawer/attorney(dont know how to call it right in this case). Probably the most interesting piece of data for most people are asylum grant rates at each individual office. why do you need the attorneys details. Take care, Jason. I did my biometrics when applying for asylum late in 2015. I submitted my initial work permit late May and its been pending since then. ASTAF, when you had your interview? as far as I understood,, there are two scenarios: pending unless the alien engages in unauthorized employment. Based on your experience, Is this the same message they send for both Approval and denial? 2. I requested to reschedule my interview. Could this be the reason why my EAD is still pending for 66 days? We will see what happens. Take care, Jason. Take care, Jason. Since I didnt submit the Medical Examination (I-693) at the time I applied for the GC (I-485), I believe they will ask for the medical exam in this request of evidence, is that correct? Judge. New York is not the only office with a surprisingly low grant rate, but even the next lowest-approving office (Boston) grants cases nearly twice as often as NYC. Also, Trump-era changes to the c-8 EAD process have still not all been rescinded and my guess is that is contributing to the delay. You can contact the asylum office to ask about your case I wrote about that on March 30, 2022. How usually much does it cost to hire an attorney for your asylum case? I would talk to a lawyer about the specifics before you take any action in that direction. I am sure the U.S is as safe a country as any and your whole conspiracy theories are just B.S at best. Her son-in-law his case was denied and she remained with him because of the sharing RSC Case Number. I was scheduled interview in 2020, but I wasnt able to go for the interview as I had covid at that time. DHS has interpreted the phrase bona fide asylum application to mean a properly filed I applied mid April. There was a time I had some respect for JASON but not anymore since he has let this forum devolve into conspiracy and spy theories now. The argument that immigrants are just pouring in and invading the country has been going on for at least 30 decades. I do not remember, but it was just a standard response of some kind. Take care, Jason. So real case. Lets start with the basics. I was fine with that and they too until we reached I-485 steps. If I go through the US Mexican border then I dont have an interview with the asylum officer, it will be only court, right? Im not sure there is a path forward because of that. Maybe try again and if they refuse ask for a supervisor. An interesting chart (on, each individual officer conducts about 3 interviews per month, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Asylum Office Finally Releases New-ish Statistics, Credibility Determinations Are Not Credible, Part Two, Affirmative Asylum Backlog Grows at Unprecedented Rate, USCIS Asylum Division Stakeholders Meeting, Some Reasons Why Asylum Is Denied and What You Can Do About It The Asylumist, https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-resources/handbook-for-employers-m-274/60-evidence-of-status-for-certain-categories/63-refugees-and-asylees, The Benefits and Burdens of Court-Appointed Lawyers, Adding a Dependent to an Existing Asylum Case. It sounds like the Biden administration is still preferred than another Tr*mp oneThis helps with some clarity. Take care, Jason. interesting post, as usual, thank you. I think it has to be in VA (where the office is located) or DC (where the HQ is located), but you would need to talk to a lawyer who does such cases to be certain. However, based on the online messages, I think that is not something to worry about, as I do not know that there is any difference between those two messages. FOIA would only show what is in your file, and potentially some of what the government has created, such as asylum officer notes (though these are often redacted). You have to check the date on the GC, and you can file 5 years after that date (assuming you meet all other eligibility requirements). But in the personal, its the asylum seeker who chooses the attorney, so it is the asylum seekers own will. Take care, Jason. If you appeal, they send you a copy of the transcript. May I ask, if u refuse the corporate attorney and want to find an outside counsel, are you still able to proceed with your case ? In particular, statistics on protection rates or recognition rates, the percentage of people who are People who have nothing to hide have nothing to fear from any U.S govt agencyAs far as home country government is concerned. your friend could possibly adjust status based on section 245(k) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Several people that I know of have done so successfully recently. please search on google Are you stalking my immigration activities? I have changed my address and informed the NVC change of address using public inquiry form. You can check the history of the blogs on this forum, there are several people who mentioned they successfully adjusted status. an authorized period of stay and does not accrue unlawful presence for purposes of Also, you should probably talk to a lawyer if you have any concerns that these arrests make you ineligible for citizenship or might make you deportable. Dear Jason, Dear All, please did anyone who filed initial EAD between April and June receive initial EAD Approval recently? In addition, the Asylum Division must prioritize credible and reasonable fear interviews, which are initial evaluations of asylum eligibility that occur at the border. I think this is a verry common scenario here for people to look for other quicker avenues. I have now received a notice for biometrics appointment again after my Bio were taken only 2 months ago, and this time the location is at the Asylum office not at the biometrics center. 1 Once a person is in the US, they can move to a new location.If you have a court case or an asylum office case, you have to inform the court or asylum office about your new address. Hi Jason, may I ask what did USCIS tell you when you inquired about the case that was being held up for TRIG issue? There is nothing to be done about this, as that is the rule. See section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(ll) of the Act. Sure, I have seen a few people on this forum who have successfully adjusted status on EB2/EB3 without leaving USA. Thank you very much again for your kind and expert generous advice. Had pending asylum many years. Since soon in asylum world tends to mean not any time soon, Ive decided to write about the information we have now, rather than wait for a second data dump, which may or may not be released in the near future. Take care, Jason. As long as you explain as best you can (and be truthful), you should be fine. Thanks, You should keep the answers consistent and explain (in the cover letter) what happened with the arrest. You have already caused so much damage by spreading misinformation on this forum. I got my GC recently via EB. Its disappointing to hear that you submitted one month earlier than me and you still havent gotten your work document yet. Exactly this info was given and the employer jad to cover the costs of PERM, I140 + I485. 12. Some people are having their asylum cases decided by an asylum officer. Latest Asylum Trends | European Union Agency for Asylum I dont really care if anybody gets hurt by listening to continuous B.S here. For example my guarantor lives in Texas not the best states to get your asylum approved but I want to go to California, if I can what should I do? My only regret is that I did not apply for it earlier but even now I am confident my EB2 would get approved sooner. Got my asylum decision online today, it says: Sorry, I do not understand the question. Probably the most interesting piece of data for most people are asylum grant rates at each individual office. I filed for asylum 6 years ago in Los Angeles. Despite the partial court shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year immigration judges managed to decide the second highest number of asylum decisions in the last two decades. Take care, Jason. Is that true ? Thats great. Is it even allowed under the law as no AOS is allowed? Lawsuit is dismissed. We gather the evidence and submit it all at once about a week before the interview (in other words, after the interview is scheduled). Hope you are doing well , as pending Asylum applicant , I applied for TPS last year when they re-opened it but till date I got reply for my kids only ( the tps is for 18 months only ending by next September ). Hello All you do is to spread misinformation and deception on this forum. Which attorney did you hire for law suit ? Probably not. It is not a good idea to submit a piece of evidence now, and another piece later, as that will almost certainly get lost. I will definitely try this out. OSCAR321 I have heard from an asylum officer that the number of Afghan cases referred to court is extremely low (less than 1% according to what he said, though I am not sure if he was speaking literally). The In 2016, the average asylum approval rate was 47 percent for affirmative asylum petitions before asylum officers and 48 percent for defensive asylum cases heard in the immigration courts. I am also hoping that they make the RTD valid for 10 years, which would make a lot more sense than 1 year, which creates all sorts of problems. Take care, Jason. Good luck, Jason. The national rate of asylum approval for Somalis in 2019 was one of the highest at 67%. section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Act unless the alien is employed without authorization while DHS considers the No waiver, GC approved. I have been waiting since then. All the best, That has not been my experience for asylees at the TSC, and the processing time at TSC is still listed as 44 months. Thanks Jason, I just have a few follow-up questions: 1. The approval rate of asylum cases by judge Marks is high. You must follow the instructions in your decision letter as to what to do next.. Maybe we can revisit these numbers once the Asylum Division releases more up-to-date statistics, and hopefully, we will get some better news next time. Your friend should give it a try, I am trying it right now. The new report gives some indication about why cases are moving so slowly. He argued with me that AOS under pending asylum could not be done. I have no words. And also, the fact that, to do an EB green card, you have to share your information to a corporate attorney, who is not sought after by you, is a problem. When can I apply for citizenship? FY 2016-2021. It is possible as mentioned by several other people on this forum. I have received my biometrics after 2 months which was delayed to get my appointment after I got added to the asylum application. A second point that stands out is the wide disparities between the various Asylum Offices. 2 I would email them and ask to reschedule rescheduled interviews are supposed to be their first priority. Take care, Jason, Hi Jason, Its been just one year today, since i applied for my green card based on Asylum. the USCIS sent the receipt number in January 2021. It is also possible to go in person to court and listen to the audio recording (call the court to arrange this you can find their phone number if you follow the link under Resources called Immigration Court). If you ask your employer to do that, the client-attorney privilege is only between the employer and their attorneyyour privacy has zero protection. As one example, certain countries have low asylum grant rates. Hi, may I ask please you couple questions please. If they are outside the processing time, you can try calling USCIS at http://www.uscis.gov or making an online inquiry you can use the link called USCIS Help under Resources. Unfortunately, there is no maximum. Thus, they did one smart move asked me to bring third party attorney/lawyer/expert, wha can handle future RFE, if any. Is the Jumpstart Act will helpful for the people who are planning to apply for Asylum based Green Card? Yes or No It is time for me to file for I485. Thanks, Adults (under age 79) need to pay the I-485 fee + the biometrics fee (for a total of $1225). I had my asylum interview after waiting for 6 years. One final issue that I want to discuss is delay. pls advise, I do not know why unless you have some other application pending maybe an I-765 for a work permit? 2 Asylum decisions on affirmative and defensive applications in co mpleted removal, deportation, ex clusion, and asylum-only proceedings. Chances of asylum in Germany depend on where you apply Thank you, As far as I know, it is the same and you have to wait for the letter to know the answer. Hi Jason 2023 My friend files for Advance Parole to do conselar proceedings for green card abroad in a third coumtry, lets say Canada. Maybe in terms of deportation but thats debatable. Anyways lost time can not be obtained. Publicado por Por markus paul freshfields junio 5, 2022 jeff blair yakima. It is better to not do that, but many people use the passport and re-enter the US with the GC. So for example, if they conclude that your status ended on a certain date (i.e., when you last were a full time student), all your time since then would be considered unlawful presence. 2. The EU+ recognition rate was 34 % at first instance, including refugee status and subsidiary protection. I have little doubt that they are trying to move in that direction, but things are going too slowly, at least in my opinion. Thanks, Are you referring to my question? Do I need to file for a weaver of inadmissibility? Contact the above lawyer, One other person mentioned that this attorney helped them adjust status without leaving usa. How about Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly? Thank you for the comfort you bring in all these years, my asylum was terminated at the court due to PD. For comparison, Ive also listed the approval rate for these offices for cases filed between April and September 2015 (offices marked n/a did not exist in 2015). In the cover letter, you can explain what happened. I remember that I answered yes on green card application under Asylum approval. Approved asylum seekers South Korea 2009-2021; The form asks the applicant biographic information and then asks questions about why the applicant fears of returning to their country of origin. If you use your home country passport it might I wrote about that on May 25, 2022. Thank you for this post and I hope USCIS continues to post more data to give us ideas about how things going. If yes, its not EB2 visa I was talking about. 1 Asylum rates for Fiscal Year 2023. I had my interview in a month later, and today I got my approval letter which took 10 weeks. Contact an attorney who has done such cases successfully previously. Even If USCIS rejects AOS based on EB2, I have nothing to loose, I am already waiting for 7 years for an asylum interview and I am confident in my asylum case as well so either way there is no harm in applying for it. Take care, Jason. Around half of the world's refugees are under the age of 18. Only things strictly needed for perm/i-140/i485. 1 If you already had a first EAD, delaying the interview would have no effect. Note that people who get a GC based on asylum should have the card back dated by one year (meaning that you probably received the GC in September 2019, but it was dated 2018). Germany's new asylum law Whether our inquiry helped or not, I do not know, but the person did finally get a GC (based on a family petition; his asylum case was never completed). The rate of denial continued to climb to a record high of 71.6 percent, up from 54.6 percent during the last year of the Obama Administration in FY 2016. I have been told by a few attornies that as long as your visa status was valid when you filed for asylum and your asylum application was not frivolous, USCIS should approve/accept Employee based EB2/EB3 adjustment of status and I have seen some people successfully do it recently who have shared their success stories on this forum. June 2023? I would suggest highly against doing an employment-based GC. How is it that New York City is on the Hudson, but its Asylum Office is on Denial? In other respects like the substantive regulations and policies it is much better. I have seen examples where the lawyer does steps 1, 2 and 3, but knows that the person cannot complete the final steps and get a GC (meanwhile, the lawyer makes money), and so if you get this in writing, it will help protect you and also help ensure that you understand what to expect from the process and where any pitfalls lie). It also raises questions about how the asylum system is workingor not working. Fact Sheet: U.S. Asylum Process - National Immigration Forum But what if I decide to meet my kids in another country apart from my home country where I faced problems.would that bring any suspicions on my case? I have to email my asylum office to tell them I am married and want to add my wife to my case? Then what? I hope to hear more good news from the asylum seekers especially in this forum that habe been with us during this tough season of life. USCIS charged me for material support based on mere officers suspicion, denied and referred me to EOIR. 4 to 5 months after my extension of stay expired, my wife applied for asylum and I am the derivative applicant, and it also falls within 1 year of arrival. You mean I have to wait till 2026??? [] has been written about the inconsistent and unpredictable decision-making at our nations Asylum Offices and Immigration Courts. Take care, Jason. Thanks. That makes up for 43.4% of all refugee arrivals. Ask your employer to start your perm process. (including review in Federal court). A student visa can accrue unlawful presence, but only once USCIS or some other government agency determines that the student status ended. So is it advisable and what is the best reason for me to give while applying for the document..