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USCIS Will Reject Improperly Filed Affirmative Asylum Applications after May 9

4/9/24 AILA Doc. No. 24040981. Asylum, Unaccompanied Children
USCIS issued a reminder that effective 5/9/24, it will reject affirmative asylum applications improperly filed at service centers instead of the lockbox with jurisdiction. Always check the USCIS website for the proper filing location.
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Cite as AILA Doc. No. 24040981.

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