New Guidance Could Lead to Early Dismissal of Asylum Claims
Asylum is a lifeline for thousands of people who fear persecution in their home countries. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued guidance which could result in a swift dismissal of an unsupported applicant. At Empowerment Legal, PLLC, we work closely with clients to help them file the strongest asylum claim possible. The new guidance makes it ever more critical to hire the right attorney when seeking this benefit. Contact our law firm for information about how to build a claim.
What is the New Guidance from DHS?
DHS recently issued guidance to its attorneys instructing them to seek dismissal of asylum claims which are legally insufficient. These are claims which, on their face, are legally inadequate for various reasons, such as lack of supporting evidence. Government lawyers will ask a judge to deny the application without the benefit of a full merits hearing.
The Trump Administration claims that this new guidance will speed up the adjudication of asylum claims by weeding out those which obviously lack merit. Any claim which is unsupported could potentially end up rejected rapidly.
How This Affects You
Anyone seeking asylum must show they have a credible fear of persecution in their home countries based on certain grounds, such as their religion, social group, or political opinion. Some applicants used to throw together a petition and then slowly build up the evidentiary basis of their claim over time. That is not a good strategy anymore.
If your claim for asylum appears deficient when you submit it, then an immigration judge could swiftly reject it. That means you could immediately be deported out of the U.S. and not be given a chance to gather information in support of your asylum claim. We expect DHS to be more aggressive at getting claims terminated early.
Anyone hoping for asylum should work with an experienced immigration lawyer. At our firm, we will gather sufficient, high-quality evidence to show you are eligible for asylum. We will include this evidence upfront so that you do not face the risk of an expedited denial. A claim should have ample support so that you survive any attempt to dismiss it.
There might be more upfront legwork required to submit a claim that will stand up to scrutiny. That is why your choice of lawyer matters. Our office understands the asylum process and can begin gathering supporting evidence and documents. Many immigration judges are unfamiliar with social and political conflicts in foreign nations. It is our job to explain why you face the threat of persecution. We can use newspaper stories, academic treatises, or expert testimony.
Contact Empowerment Legal to Discuss an Asylum Application
The current administration has made many moves to limit asylum. Nonetheless, the U.S. continues to accept applications, and you should have the right Jacksonville refugee and asylum application lawyer in your corner. Contact our law firm today to learn more about what evidence is helpful and what to expect during the asylum process.
Source:
foxnews.com/us/dhs-directs-ice-attorneys-seek-early-dismissal-legally-deficient-asylum-claims