Policy and Procedural Memoranda on Asylum
These are memoranda which have been issued by USCIS (and INS prior to the creation of USCIS) on this topic. You will need the free Adobe Reader software to view these files.
August, 2008
Making ABC Registration Determinations, Chaly-Garcia v. U.S., 508 F.3d 1201 (9th Cir. 2007) (84KB PDF)
Joseph E. Langlois, Chief, Asylum
08/05/2008
June, 2008
Publication of Information Guide for Prospective Asylum Applicants (47KB PDF)
Joseph E. Langlois, Chief, Asylum Division
06/16/2008
November, 2007
Guidelines for Partnerships between Asylum Offices and Non-Governmental Organizations to Provide Access to Legal Consultation for Applicants in the Credible Fear Process (125KB PDF)
Joseph E. Langlois HQRAIO
11/08/2007
June, 2005
Fact Sheet on Confidentiality (350KB PDF)
Joseph E. Langlois HQASM
06/15/2005
March, 2003
The Meaning of 8 CFR 274a.12(a) as it Relates to Refugee and Asylee Authorization for Employment (289KB PDF)
William Yates HQISD
03/10/2003
November, 2002
Immediate Issuance of Forms I-688Bs to New Refugees and Asylees (115KB PDF)
Johnny N. Williams HQOPS
11/04/2002
August, 2002
H.R. 1209 - Child Status Protection Act (41KB PDF)
Joseph E. Langlois HQASM Docket # USCIS-2008-0048
08/07/2002
February, 2001
Implementing of Amendment to the LIFE Act Regarding Applicability of INS section 241(a)(5) (reinstatement) to NACARA 203 Beneficiaries (351KB PDF)
Joseph E. Langlois HQASY
02/22/2001
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