Legal BLOG

The United States immigration law allows asylum seekers to immigrate to the U.S. to get protection from persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. To qualify for asylum, one must be a refugee and be present in the United States.  The new asylum policies under the Biden Administration require Asylum seekers to make an appointment on the CBP One app before presenting themself at a port of entry.  After using the CBP One app to create an account, register, and request an appointment for several days (preferably more than 14 days), and if unable to schedule an appointment, asylum seekers may go to a port of entry and request asylum.  The individual has the burden to prove their inability to use the CBP One app due to an "ongoing and serious obstacle." If the individual persuades the official of the obstacle, the not-so-normal asylum process will begin. The following process also applies to asylum seekers wi