Multi-source·Jul 29, 2026·3 sources analyzed
DHS will let USCIS send some asylum cases to immigration court without an interview
A July 28 interim final rule took effect immediately and opened comments through September 28, letting USCIS refer some affirmative asylum applications to immigration judges without first holding an asylum-office interview. (sources: www.law360.com, www.justice.gov)
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The new rule aims to expedite the processing of some asylum cases by bypassing interviews. This shift is expected to streamline the legal process for applicants.
- The Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new rule regarding asylum cases.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be able to send some cases directly to immigration court.
- The rule is intended to speed up the handling of certain asylum applications.
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This change may impact the timeline and process for asylum seekers in the U.S.
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