Category Archives: Asylum

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

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 »