The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a rule change allowing asylum applications to be referred to Immigration Judges without prior interviews of the applicant. This interim final rule aims to reduce processing delays by streamlining adjudication timelines. Under the current system, USCIS adjudicates affirmative asylum cases while Immigration Judges handle defensive cases in removal proceedings. The new policy enables USCIS to direct applications to judges without interviews, potentially accelerating reviews. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow stated the change addresses systemic delays and ensures resources focus on legitimate asylum claims. DHS General Counsel James Percival emphasized improving efficiency to meet enforcement goals. The rule takes effect immediately, with USCIS accepting public comments before finalizing the regulation.
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