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Comment on Immigration Court to Asylum Seekers: “Explain Yourself or Die!” by Lilia

Lilia — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:05:53 +0000

Hi Jason,

I have a question about ICE detaining asylum seekers, I have pending case since 2017 – no interview. Lately I see more and more articles about ICE detaining asylum seekers – example, https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/s/QdrCVHwuPz. What does the law say? Can ICE detain someone with pending asylum case, no criminal history? Are there more cases like this?

Comment on Immigration Court to Asylum Seekers: “Explain Yourself or Die!” by Pato

Pato — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:43:46 +0000

Hi Jason, I had my interview in Arlington office last week, I applied in 2017, I thought the interview went very well and the officer was professional and polite, at the end he gave me a notice to pickup my decision after 3 weeks at the same location, Many applicants report getting a call between the interview date and decision pickup date to let them know it won’t be ready in time and to expect it in the mail instead, which usually ends up being months of waiting. So I asked the officer if there is a chance it gets delayed and they said no this is unlikely and seemed confident, which is the complete opposite of many applicant’s experience. Does any of that sound like positive news? Also, how has your experience been with recent decisions as far as actually picking them up within 2 or 3 weeks at Arlington? Has anyone recently picked up a decision and it was a denial? Thank you!

Comment on Immigration Court to Asylum Seekers: “Explain Yourself or Die!” by Hum

Hum — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:12:18 +0000

In reply to Nassan. Good Luck Nassan. Hope now that the King would like to become a Pope, things will get better.

Comment on Immigration Court to Asylum Seekers: “Explain Yourself or Die!” by Nassan

Nassan — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:22:49 +0000

Hello Jason,
I have been following your blogs since I Applied my case in 2016. Today I received the interview date in June in New York City. I am just seeking your advice on how to get myself prepare for interview and what are the things should keep in my mind before going there. Also if u can refer me any posts related to the interview prep. Thanks a lot. Lots of prayers for you. Also seeking for prayers.

Comment on Traveling With Your Passport When You Have Asylum by Moe

Moe — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:10:22 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Hi there and thanks for your attention to Asylums.
I’m a Green card Holder based on Asylum and have Refugee Travel Document which is expiring and wanna apply for another one. On Part 6 of i131, it asks if you got passport of country you are asylum from, I got the passport because that was the only way to Travel to Dubai to visit my family, do you think if by answering yes to that question they may deny my i131?
Or is it a good idea to explain this on the last page of i131?
Thanks for your Response in advance

Comment on Climate Refugees: Environmental and Immigration Law Under the Trump Administration by Alpha Markos

Alpha Markos — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:01:34 +0000

Hi, for asylum affidavit, can a friend who observed the harm from home country (Ethiopia) write their statement (witness statement) in English or it should be in the local language and translated and notarized in the US? Can they attached their copy of their passport or it should be the local ID and should be translated in the US. Do you ever accept English statement from home country? I was told it may raised question of credibility

Comment on Climate Refugees: Environmental and Immigration Law Under the Trump Administration by Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:19:07 +0000

In reply to CK. Thank you very much for that information. Much appreciated

Comment on Climate Refugees: Environmental and Immigration Law Under the Trump Administration by Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:18:14 +0000

In reply to Pamela. Thank you for your quick response, much appreciated.

Comment on The Bloggers by Somi

Somi — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:37 +0000

In reply to Jason Dzubow.

Thank you jason, which one will be better.
1. Be in f1 visa and go to interview
2. Make f1 inactive and go to interview for better result

Best regards,
Somi

Comment on The Bloggers by Asylum seeker

Asylum seeker — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:43:35 +0000

In reply to Jason Dzubow. Thank you so much I believe the Affidavit was already submitted at the time of application.. So should we take police reports and other web links to support our argument with us or submit them before the interview at Arlington office?