USCIS Updates - InmigraciónPRO

Major Changes to Affirmative Asylum Interviews Starting September 13

As of September 13, 2023, we at Immigration PRO want to inform you about an important change in affirmative asylum interview procedures. USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has established a new requirement for affirmative asylum seekers: now, you must have an interpreter if you do not speak English or if you prefer to conduct your interview in a language other than English.

It is important to note that this new rule does not apply to sign language interpreters, as USCIS will continue to provide sign language interpreters as a disability accommodation. If you need this service, follow the instructions in your interview notice to request it.

In case you require an interpreter and do not take him with you to your interview, or if your interpreter is not fluent in English and you cannot demonstrate a justified reason for it, it is important to note that this could be considered as a failure to appear at your interview. As a result, USCIS may dismiss your asylum application or refer you to an immigration judge. However, USCIS will evaluate each case on an individual basis to determine if there is a good reason for the lack of an interpreter.

The requirements for your interpreter are as follows:

You must be fluent in English and the language in which you feel comfortable conversing.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
It cannot be your attorney or authorized representative.
It cannot be a witness testifying on your behalf.
You cannot be a representative or employee of the government of your home country (or your last habitual residence if you are stateless).
You cannot be a person with a pending asylum application who has not yet been interviewed.

This change in procedures follows a series of temporary rules issued by USCIS due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the expiration of the last temporary rule, the previous regulatory requirement to provide an interpreter under 8 CFR 208.9(g) is reinstated.

At Immigration PRO, we are committed to keeping you informed about important updates and changes in immigration procedures. If you have any questions or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you through every step of your asylum process.

Original news taken from USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/alertas/los-solicitantes-de-asilo-afirmativo-deberan-proporcionar-interpretes-desde-el-13-de-septiembre

September 14, 2023

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Major Changes to Affirmative Asylum Interviews Starting September 13

As of September 13, 2023, we at Immigration PRO want to inform you about an important change in affirmative asylum interview procedures. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) has established a new requirement for affirmative asylum seekers: now, you must have an interpreter if you do not speak English or if you prefer to conduct your interview in a language other than English.

It is important to note that this new rule does not apply to sign language interpreters, as USCIS will continue to provide sign language interpreters as a disability accommodation. If you need this service, follow the instructions in your interview notice to request it.

In case you require an interpreter and do not take him with you to your interview, or if your interpreter is not fluent in English and you cannot demonstrate a justified reason for it, it is important to note that this could be considered as a failure to appear at your interview. As a result, USCIS may dismiss your asylum application or refer you to an immigration judge. However, USCIS will evaluate each case on an individual basis to determine if there is a good reason for the lack of an interpreter.

The requirements for your interpreter are as follows:

You must be fluent in English and the language in which you feel comfortable conversing.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
It cannot be your attorney or authorized representative.
It cannot be a witness testifying on your behalf.
You cannot be a representative or employee of the government of your home country (or your last habitual residence if you are stateless).
You cannot be a person with a pending asylum application who has not yet been interviewed.

This change in procedures follows a series of temporary rules issued by USCIS due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the expiration of the last temporary rule, the previous regulatory requirement to provide an interpreter under 8 CFR 208.9(g) is reinstated.

At Immigration PRO, we are committed to keeping you informed about important updates and changes in immigration procedures. If you have any questions or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you through every step of your asylum process.

Original news taken from USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/alertas/los-solicitantes-de-asilo-afirmativo-deberan-proporcionar-interpretes-desde-el-13-de-septiembre

September 14, 2023

Uncategorized

Major Changes to Affirmative Asylum Interviews Starting September 13

As of September 13, 2023, we at Immigration PRO want to inform you about an important change in affirmative asylum interview procedures. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) has established a new requirement for affirmative asylum seekers: now, you must have an interpreter if you do not speak English or if you prefer to conduct your interview in a language other than English.

It is important to note that this new rule does not apply to sign language interpreters, as USCIS will continue to provide sign language interpreters as a disability accommodation. If you need this service, follow the instructions in your interview notice to request it.

In case you require an interpreter and do not take him with you to your interview, or if your interpreter is not fluent in English and you cannot demonstrate a justified reason for it, it is important to note that this could be considered as a failure to appear at your interview. As a result, USCIS may dismiss your asylum application or refer you to an immigration judge. However, USCIS will evaluate each case on an individual basis to determine if there is a good reason for the lack of an interpreter.

The requirements for your interpreter are as follows:

You must be fluent in English and the language in which you feel comfortable conversing.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
It cannot be your attorney or authorized representative.
It cannot be a witness testifying on your behalf.
You cannot be a representative or employee of the government of your home country (or your last habitual residence if you are stateless).
You cannot be a person with a pending asylum application who has not yet been interviewed.

This change in procedures follows a series of temporary rules issued by USCIS due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the expiration of the last temporary rule, the previous regulatory requirement to provide an interpreter under 8 CFR 208.9(g) is reinstated.

At Immigration PRO, we are committed to keeping you informed about important updates and changes in immigration procedures. If you have any questions or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you through every step of your asylum process.

Original news taken from USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/alertas/los-solicitantes-de-asilo-afirmativo-deberan-proporcionar-interpretes-desde-el-13-de-septiembre

September 14, 2023

Uncategorized

Major Changes to Affirmative Asylum Interviews Starting September 13

As of September 13, 2023, we at Immigration PRO want to inform you about an important change in affirmative asylum interview procedures. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) has established a new requirement for affirmative asylum seekers: now, you must have an interpreter if you do not speak English or if you prefer to conduct your interview in a language other than English.

It is important to note that this new rule does not apply to sign language interpreters, as USCIS will continue to provide sign language interpreters as a disability accommodation. If you need this service, follow the instructions in your interview notice to request it.

In case you require an interpreter and do not take him with you to your interview, or if your interpreter is not fluent in English and you cannot demonstrate a justified reason for it, it is important to note that this could be considered as a failure to appear at your interview. As a result, USCIS may dismiss your asylum application or refer you to an immigration judge. However, USCIS will evaluate each case on an individual basis to determine if there is a good reason for the lack of an interpreter.

The requirements for your interpreter are as follows:

You must be fluent in English and the language in which you feel comfortable conversing.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
It cannot be your attorney or authorized representative.
It cannot be a witness testifying on your behalf.
You cannot be a representative or employee of the government of your home country (or your last habitual residence if you are stateless).
You cannot be a person with a pending asylum application who has not yet been interviewed.

This change in procedures follows a series of temporary rules issued by USCIS due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the expiration of the last temporary rule, the previous regulatory requirement to provide an interpreter under 8 CFR 208.9(g) is reinstated.

At Immigration PRO, we are committed to keeping you informed about important updates and changes in immigration procedures. If you have any questions or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you through every step of your asylum process.

Original news: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/alertas/los-solicitantes-de-asilo-afirmativo-deberan-proporcionar-interpretes-desde-el-13-de-septiembre

September 14, 2023