Trump Admin Asylum Fee Move Could Affect 1.4 Million Migrant Work Permits
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security is introducing a new rule that requires asylum seekers in the U.S. to pay an annual fee while their cases are pending. If they do not pay, their asylum applications and work permit requests can be denied, which may lead to deportation.Key Facts
- The new rule starts next month and requires asylum applicants to pay a fee every year while waiting for a decision.
- Failure to pay within 30 days of notice will lead to application rejection and denial of work permits.
- More than 1.4 million asylum applications are currently pending in the U.S.
- If an application is rejected due to nonpayment, no further action will be taken unless the applicant files again and pays fees.
- Asylum seekers convicted of serious crimes are already ineligible for work permits under existing laws.
- The rule is part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to tighten immigration rules and increase fees for applicants.
- The Department of Homeland Security will send individual notices about payment requirements to asylum applicants.
- Experts warn this policy could prevent some people from getting asylum based on their ability to pay, not the merits of their case.
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