Tag: asylum_system

USCIS Implements Rule Change to Expedite Asylum Adjudication

27 Jul 2026 9:26 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

USCIS implements a new rule allowing direct referral of asylum applications to Immigration Judges without an initial interview. This change aims to reduce the asylum system backlog and prevent exploitation for delay, improving efficiency.

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Media Monitor: CBC News Reports Ottawa Abandoned Asylum System Revamp

23 Jul 2025 9:26 a.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

CBC News reports that a $68-million project to revamp Canada's asylum system was shut down unexpectedly last year, despite being only partially completed.

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