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National Immigration Project Community Explainer, “What does the new rule on ‘pretermission’ of asylum cases at the asylum office mean for my case?”

Community explainer from the National Immigration Project describing the July 28, 2026 USCIS Interim Final Rule on “pretermission” of asylum applications at the Asylum Office, explaining how the rule may impact asylum seekers, and providing possible next steps. Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Published August 12, 2026.

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National Immigration Project Community Explainer, “What does the new rule on ‘pretermission’ of asylum cases at the asylum office mean for my case?”