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Asylum Application, Interview, and Employment Authorization for Applicants

Homeland Security Department

Abstract

On November 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would modify DHS's regulations governing asylum applications, interviews, and eligibility for employment authorization based on a pending asylum application. This final rule implements the proposed rule, with some amendments based on public comments received.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This final rule is effective August 25, 2020.
Effective Date
2020-08-25

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAliensEmploymentImmigrationPenaltiesReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security 8 CFR Parts 208 and 274a [CIS No. 2648-19; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2019-0011] RIN 1615-AC27 AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: On November 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would modify DHS's regulations governing asylum applications, interviews, and eligibility for employment authorization based on a pending asylum application. This final rule implements the proposed rule, with some amendments based on public comments received. DATES: This final rule is effective August 25, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen Dunn, Chief, Division of Humanitarian Affairs, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20529-2140; Telephone (202) 272-8377. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Executive Summary A. Proposed Rule B. Major Provisions of the Proposed Rule C. Summary of Changes in the Final Rule 1. Effective Date 2. Illegal Entry 3. One-Year Filing Deadline 4. Criminal Bars to Eligibility 5. Applicant-Caused Delays D. Summary of Costs, Benefits, and Transfer of Payments II. Purpose of The Regulatory Action A. Efforts To Reform the Asylum System B. Need for Reform III. Background A. Legal Authority B. Eligibility for Asylum C. Affirmative vs. Defensive Asylum Filings D. Employment Authorization for Asylees and Asyl

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Citation: 85 FR 38532