USCIS Releases Policy Guidance on Processing Reasonable Fear, Credible Fear, Asylum, and Refugee Claims in Accordance with Matter of L-E-A-

USCIS released policy guidance to USCIS officers for determining whether an applicant is eligible for asylum or refugee status or withholding of removal in light of the AG's decision in Matter of L-E-A-, which limits access to asylum for people fleeing persecution because of family ties.