Changes to Asylum Application Rules in the US
New regulations modify the rules for applying for asylum in the United States. Individuals seeking asylum will only be able to do so at designated ports of entry, and their entry into the US before their application is processed will be restricted. The act aims to regulate the asylum process and will impact individuals seeking protection in the US.
Key points
Asylum applications can only be submitted at official US ports of entry.
Individuals applying for asylum at ports of entry will not be allowed into the US before their application is processed.
Individuals who have entered the US illegally or overstayed their authorized period will not be able to apply for asylum under these new rules.
Responsibility for asylum matters will be shared between the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Status:
Introduced
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