What happens if you miss asylum interview?
Your failure to appear for your asylum interview will remain an applicant-caused delay. If it is not resolved on the date you file for employment authorization, we will deny your application for employment authorization.
What to do if your asylum interview is denied?
If an asylum office denies your request to reschedule an interview and your attorney is not available for the interview, you can either sign a waiver and continue with the interview without your attorney or accept referral to the immigration court.
How long does an asylum interview usually last?
Your interview will generally last at least an hour, although the time may vary depending on your case. You will be asked to take an oath promising to tell the truth during the interview. Your interpreter will also take an oath promising to interpret accurately and truthfully.
Do you need a translator for an asylum interview?
The translator must certify that they are competent to translate the language used in the document into English. You have the right to bring an attorney or representative to your interview at no cost to the U.S. government.
Can a G-28 prevent the processing of an asylum application?
The filing of a G-28 does not prevent asylum offices from processing an application even if your attorney is not present.
What happens if you miss an asylum interview?
A decision on your case will not be made at the asylum interview. For the legal regulations governing asylum interviews, see 8 CFR 208.9. Shortly after you miss your interview, you will receive a “Failure to Appear Warning Letter” from the asylum office where your interview was scheduled to take place.
Is it legal to audio record an asylum interview?
It is your legal right to have the interview audio-recorded. The Home Office’s internal guidance on asylum interviews suggests that their policy is now to audio-record all interviews unless the person being interviewed requests that it isn’t recorded.
Do you need an attorney for an asylum interview?
You and your attorney/representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative to USCIS, in order for your attorney/representative to accompany you to your asylum interview. If you do not speak English you will be interviewed through an interpreter who you bring with you to the interview.
The translator must certify that they are competent to translate the language used in the document into English. You have the right to bring an attorney or representative to your interview at no cost to the U.S. government.