Asylum Application, Interview, and Employment Authorization for Applicants

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• Document number: 2020-13544
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: June 26, 2020
• Effective: August 25, 2020
• Agency: Homeland Security Department

Official 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.

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