Asylum Case Appeal Denied Based on Government Protection Proof
An asylum bid has been denied in the appellate court, with the Sixth Circuit stating the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) correctly found the applicants did not provide sufficient proof they would not be protected by their home country’s government. The question of the home country’s ability to limit dangerous gang activity is at the heart of the issue. The appellate court found that the BIA ruling, as long as it has a good basis of evidence, is to be upheld.
Asylum-Seekers Claim Delay of Employment Authorization Processing
A group of asylum-seekers is pursuing a summary judgment against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security due to ongoing delays in processing employment authorization. A preliminary injunction issued in 2020 requires DHS to process work authorization requests for asylum-seekers within a 30-day timeline. However, the group claims the requests are not being processed accordingly, causing harm.
New Asylum Evidence Must Be Considered By BIA
New asylum evidence must be considered by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) when reconsidering asylum for an individual.
Asylum Seekers Should Expect Receipt Delays For Applications
USCIS delays should be expected by those seeking asylum and withholding of removal status in the US.
Deferred Adjudications Impact Removal Processes
The Board of Immigration Appeals has ruled that immigrants with deferred adjudications for serious offences are not eligible for asylum or removal waivers.