DHS changes how some asylum applications are referred for review
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The Department of Homeland Security is changing its rules regarding affirmative asylum applications. Currently, when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) refers an application to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a decision, it must include a letter explaining why and assessing whether the applicant is credible.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative change designed to streamline how asylum cases move from USCIS to the immigration courts. It changes the paperwork and procedural requirements for handling these referrals.
Who it affects
- People applying for asylum through USCIS
This is a final rule from the Department of Homeland Security; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these changes for legal purposes.
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document