USCIS Final Rule on Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants

USCIS final rule making multiple changes to the regulations governing asylum applications and eligibility for employment authorization based on a pending asylum application. The rule is effective 8/25/20. The final rule implements the proposed rule published at 84 FR 62374 on 11/14/19, with some amendments based on public comments received. A summary of changes made by the rule can be found in Table 4 beginning on page 38598. (85 FR 38532, 6/26/20)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 208 and 274a

[CIS No. 2648–19; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2019–0011]

RIN 1615–AC27

Asylum Application, Interview, and Employment Authorization for Applicants

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Final rule.

Related Resources

• District Court Preliminarily Enjoins Certain Provisions of New DHS Asylum EAD Rules (Casa de Maryland, Inc., et al. v. Wolf, et al., 9/11/20)
• White House Releases Presidential Memo with Changes to How the U.S. Handles Asylum Seekers – April 29, 2019
• USCIS Press Release: USCIS Rule Strengthens Employment Eligibility Requirements for Asylum Seekers – June 22, 2020
• DHS Proposed Rule on Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants (84 FR 62374, 11/14/19)
• USCIS Final Rule Removing 30-Day Processing Provision for EADs for Asylum Applicants (85 FR 37502, 6/22/20)