DHS and DOJ Interim Final Rule on Asylum Processing

DHS and DOJ interim final rule (IFR) on asylum processing. The IFR significantly changes the regulations governing the processing of asylum claims by individuals subject to expedited removal. The IFR is effective 5/31/22. The IFR states that DHS and DOJ are soliciting further public comment; comments will be accepted until 5/31/22 and will be considered and addressed in a final rule. Comments on proposed revisions to the Form I-765 instructions will also be accepted until 5/31/22. (87 FR 18078, 3/29/22)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 208, 212, and 235

[CIS No. 2692–21; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2021–0012]

RIN 1615–AC67

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Office for Immigration Review

8 CFR Parts 1003, 1208, 1235, and 1240

[A.G. Order No. 5369–2022]

RIN 1125–AB20

Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers

AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments.

DHS Fact Sheet: Implementation of the Credible Fear and Asylum Processing IFR

Related Resources

• Featured Issue: Asylum and Credible Fear Interim Final Rule
• AILA and the Council Submit Comments on Credible Fear Screening and Asylum Processing IFR
• Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Efficiently and Fairly Processing Asylum Claims
• USCIS Press Release: DHS and DOJ Interim Final Rule on Asylum Processing
• DHS Press Release: DHS and DOJ Interim Final Rule on Asylum Processing
• USCIS and EOIR Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Consideration of Protection Claims by Asylum Officers and Credible Fear Screening (86 FR 46906, 8/20/21)