On April 1, the federal government issues a limited number of work visas annually to applicants (2 for eligible applicants plus 2, 5 for those who received their master's or doctorate degrees from US universities. The work visa ceiling was completed in the first few days of April, and all work visas were issued within the same few days, and the US government was forced to hold a draw among applicants.
The employer is applying for a visa from the employer. Therefore, to obtain a work visa, you first need to find an employer in the United States who is willing and able to hire you with the rights defined by the US Department of Labor.
If you are applying for a work visa, the work visa holder can start applying for the employer from October 1. It should be noted that the rights of the holder of a work visa must be greater than the minimum required by the US government. The work visa is three years, which is renewable for another three years.
Asylum 7 Steps Process
These are the general procedures for applying for asylum through the affirmative asylum process. They do not apply to those asylum-seekers who are in removal proceedings before an Immigration Judge. For information about the defensive asylum process, see the “Obtaining Asylum in the United States” link to the right.
STEP ONE: Arrive in the U.S.
STEP TWO: Apply for Asylum
To apply for asylum, file required form, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, with USCIS within one year of your last arrival in the United States (unless an exception applies).
Once USCIS has received the completed application, you will receive two notices:
1. Acknowledgment of receipt of your application
2. Notice to visit your nearest Application Support Center (ASC) for fingerprinting
STEP THREE: USCIS Conducts Fingerprinting and Background/Security Checks
Read the ASC Appointment Notice and take it with you to your fingerprinting appointment at the ASC. You do not pay a fingerprinting fee as an asylum applicant.
STEP FOUR: You Receive an Interview Notice
USCIS will schedule you for an interview with an Asylum Officer, either at one of the eight Asylum Offices or at a USCIS field office, depending on where you live. In most cases, you will receive an interview notice within 21 days after you mailed your completed Form I-589 to USCIS. Your interview notice will tell you the date, location, and time of your asylum interview.
Applicants who are scheduled to be interviewed at a USCIS field office may receive their interview notices later. Asylum officers regularly travel to conduct asylum interviews in USCIS field offices in many locations throughout the country.
STEP FIVE: Interview
In the majority of cases, you will be interviewed within 43 days after USCIS receives your filed your application with the exception of those interviewed at USCIS field offices. You may bring an attorney or accredited representative to the interview.
Bring your spouse and any children seeking derivative asylum benefits to the interview. If you cannot proceed with the interview in English you must bring an interpreter. The interview will generally last about an hour, although the time may vary depending on the case. You may also bring witnesses to testify on your behalf.
STEP SIX: Asylum Officer Makes Determination on Eligibility and Supervisory Asylum Officer Reviews the Decision
You must meet the definition of a refugee in order to be eligible for asylum. The asylum officer will determine whether you are eligible to apply for asylum
A supervisory asylum officer reviews the asylum officer’s decision to ensure it is consistent with the law. Depending on the case, the supervisory asylum officer may refer the decision to asylum division headquarters staff for additional review.
STEP SEVEN: Applicant Receives Decision
In most cases, you will return to the asylum office to pick up the decision two weeks after the asylum officer interviewed you.
You will generally receive a decision no later than 60 days after you filed your asylum application. Longer processing times may be required if you:
- Are currently in valid immigration status
• Were interviewed at a USCIS field office
• Have pending security checks - • Have a case that is being reviewed by asylum division headquarters staff
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Asylum Interviews
- On April 1, the federal government issues a limited number of work visas annually to applicants (2 for eligible applicants plus 2, 5 for those who received their master's or doctorate degrees from US universities. The work visa ceiling was completed in the first few days of April, and all work visas were issued within the same few days, and the US government was forced to hold a draw among applicants.
The employer is applying for a visa from the employer. Therefore, to obtain a work visa, you first need to find an employer in the United States who is willing and able to hire you with the rights defined by the US Department of Labor.
If you are applying for a work visa, the work visa holder can start applying for the employer from October 1. It should be noted that the rights of the holder of a work visa must be greater than the minimum required by the US government. The work visa is three years, which is renewable for another three years.