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How to check interview status of asylum?
- Thread starter dy2001
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If by "legal", you mean that you are in a valid non-immigrant status, then it takes a little longer to get a decision. The Asylum Officer either approves or denies the request. It cannot be referred to an judge. It could take anywhere from one to six months to get a result. If they do not think you are eligible, they are supposed to mail you a detailed notice of intent to deny and allow you a second chance to make the case (in writing).
Good luck.
Good luck.
Is there any phone#, fax#, or email to check status?
Thanks, Gilbert.
Is there any phone#, fax#, or email to check the interview status?
You mention the case can't be refered to immigration court if denial, what do you mean the second chance? You mean that write a letter to the asylum officer who handle your case?
Thanks, Gilbert.
Is there any phone#, fax#, or email to check the interview status?
You mention the case can't be refered to immigration court if denial, what do you mean the second chance? You mean that write a letter to the asylum officer who handle your case?
Dear Dy2001,
First of all, if you are represented by a lawyer, you should ask him/her to check the status of your application for you.
The phone and fax numbers of asylum offices can be found on the INS website. You can call and ask to speak to your interviewing officer. Or you can send the office a letter requesting a status update. But barring an unusual reason, I do not think it is appropriate to pester the asylum office only a few weeks after your interview.
What I mean by a second chance is that most asylum applicants do not have a legal status in the U.S. independent of their pending asylum requests. Asylum offices are supposed to quickly spot and grant clearly meritorious claims. All others are referred to the courts for a more careful review. Asylum officers do not explain in detail why they refer.
But those who are legal are an excception to this. If the officer determines that such an applicant is not eligible for asylum, the officer generally sends the applicant a letter specifying her reasons. The applicant will be given time to write back and address her concerns. Only then will a final decision be made.
First of all, if you are represented by a lawyer, you should ask him/her to check the status of your application for you.
The phone and fax numbers of asylum offices can be found on the INS website. You can call and ask to speak to your interviewing officer. Or you can send the office a letter requesting a status update. But barring an unusual reason, I do not think it is appropriate to pester the asylum office only a few weeks after your interview.
What I mean by a second chance is that most asylum applicants do not have a legal status in the U.S. independent of their pending asylum requests. Asylum offices are supposed to quickly spot and grant clearly meritorious claims. All others are referred to the courts for a more careful review. Asylum officers do not explain in detail why they refer.
But those who are legal are an excception to this. If the officer determines that such an applicant is not eligible for asylum, the officer generally sends the applicant a letter specifying her reasons. The applicant will be given time to write back and address her concerns. Only then will a final decision be made.