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Asylum One-Year Filing Deadline Exceptions: Changed and Extraordinary Circumstances

By Meri S. Ponist | Posted on March 2, 2026

Why the One-Year Deadline Matters For many asylum seekers, the one-year filing deadline is one of the most unforgiving features of U.S. immigration law. A person may have a compelling fear of persecution, credible testimony, and significant corroborating evidence, yet still face denial of asylum because the application was not filed within one year… Read More »

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