Tagged #affirmative-asylum
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS Tightens Rules for Rescheduling Affirmative Asylum Interviews
Starting August 21, 2026, USCIS requires applicants to establish exceptional circumstances to reschedule asylum interviews and will no longer issue Failure to Appear Warning notices after missed interviews.
USCIS Can Now Skip Asylum Interviews and Refer Cases Directly to Immigration Court
DHS issued an interim final rule July 28, 2026 allowing USCIS to refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to immigration court without an interview. Practitioners must prepare Form I-589 as if it will be reviewed by a judge, not an officer.
DHS Removes Affirmative Asylum Interview Requirement; Immediate Effect
USCIS can now refer certain asylum applications to immigration court without interviewing applicants. The interim final rule affects 444,000+ pending cases and 132,000 future filings annually.
Trump admin bypasses asylum interviews, refers cases directly to immigration court
USCIS can now refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to immigration judges without conducting interviews. Practitioners must adjust filing strategy and client expectations.