Category: Asylum Interviews (USCIS) and EOIR Hearings

What happens if my asylum application is denied after the final interview? Will I need to leave the U.S., and is there a risk of detention or deportation?

What should I expect after receiving a USCIS decision letter following my asylum interviews, and how should I prepare for the next steps?

If I submitted new evidence, like a psychological evaluation, to USCIS for my asylum case filed in September 2023, will this affect when my asylum interview is scheduled?

Does USCIS provide interpreters for asylum interviews, or do I need to hire one? If so, how can I find a reliable interpreter and what are the costs?

What are some reasons why asylum applications are denied, and how can applicants avoid common mistakes during the asylum process? Are there any lessons learned from those who have been denied asylum?

Who is allowed to speak during the asylum interview, and what role does each participant play?

I checked my asylum case status online, and it first showed that my interview was scheduled. But later, it changed to “Interview is Being Rescheduled,” even though I didn’t request this. Is this normal, and what should I do next?

“I had my asylum interview at the Houston office a month ago but haven’t received a decision yet. Should I contact USCIS, or should I wait longer?”

My asylum case has been pending for 12 years. I entered the U.S. legally with a visa, but my passport was taken by an agent, and I no longer have it. My case has been denied twice by a now-retired judge. With a new judge, do I have a chance to appeal or reopen my… Continue reading What Are My Options if My Asylum Case Has Been Pending for Over a Decade?

“I received notices for two immigration court hearings: one on December 17, 2024, and another appeal hearing scheduled for January 8, 2027. What do these hearings mean, and what am I supposed to do?”