Asylum
"In most countries, the terms asylum seeker/asylee and refugee differ only in regard to the place where an individual asks for protection. Whereas an asylum seeker asks for protection after arriving in the host country, a refugee asks for protection and is granted this protected status outside of the host country."
- UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
“Because claims are so hard to prove, asylum will always be one of the most fraud-ridden parts of the immigration system. Limiting such fraud is especially important because asylum represents a surrender of a portion of our sovereignty, since foreigners can sneak into our country illegally and demand asylum, and if they qualify we are bound by international law to let them stay.”
AG: No Coercion or Duress Exception for the Asylum and Withholding Bars for Persecutors
A long, tightly packed decision given the succinct holdings, that is 40 years overdue
BIA Weighs in on Expert Testimony in Immigration Court
The interesting case of the Mexican national who fears harm from Iran — in Mexico
Topics: Immigration Courts, Asylum
One Last Point on In Absentia and Alien Fugitives
It isn't whether you will come to court, it's whether you will leave at the end — and nearly 600,000 haven't
Topics: Immigration Courts, Asylum
The Missing 15 in the EOIR Credible Fear Chart with No-Shows
This one deserves some explanation, but raises three important points
Astounding Asylum Numbers in DOS Refugee Report for FY 2021
Almost 1.15 million aliens in the United States are seeking asylum — enough to make them the 43rd largest state
Topics: Immigration Courts, Asylum
Trump vs. Biden Debate: Credible Fear No-Shows
Neither was correct, but statistics show credible fear process results in catch-and-release
Topics: Border Crisis 2019 - 2020, Asylum
Trump vs. Biden on Asylum
One campaign wants to expand eligibility, the other has instituted actions to plug what it deems a 'loophole'
EOIR Clarifies Standard for Supporting Evidence in Asylum Cases
Also codifies in regulation IJ submissions to the record and cleans up a 'zombie regulation'
Topics: Immigration Courts, Asylum