The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) works with our members to build a more welcoming United States. Below are some examples of ASAP’s policy actions. You can also read about ASAP members’ top 5 ideas for change here and learn more about members’ advocacy on our press page.
- October 14, 2022: Comment on online eRequest tool
- July 1, 2022: Comment on Temporary Final Rule on 540-day work permit extension
- June 6, 2022: Comment on revising the work permit application, Form I-765
- May 31, 2022: Comment on revising the employment eligibility form, Form I-9
- May 31, 2022: Comment on Interim Final Rule for Credible Fear Interviews and Asylum Cases
- January 24, 2022: Comment on government role in ensuring lasting protection against family separation
- November 17, 2021: Joint letter to Secretary Mayorkas and Director Jaddou
- October 19, 2021: Comment on Proposed Rules for Credible Fear Interviews and Asylum Cases, read more about ASAP members’ contributions here
- 2021: ASAP Policy Priorities
- August 20, 2021: ASAP hosted a meeting between Secretary Mayorkas and separated families
- June 1, 2021: Members fight family separation
- June 1, 2021: Members propose changes to USCIS
- May 19, 2021: Comment on reducing barriers to access at USCIS
- April 28, 2021: Bill would help separated families
- January 4, 2021: Comment on Proposed Rule for E-Filing in Immigration Court
- 2020: ASAP Policy Priorities
- July 15, 2020: Comment on Proposed Rule Reshaping the Asylum System
- January 13, 2020: Comment on Proposed Rule Limiting Asylum Seekers’ Eligibility for Work Authorization
- December 30, 2019: Comment on Proposed Rule Increasing Immigration Fees
- November 8, 2019: Comment on Proposed Rule Increasing the Processing Time for Work Authorization Applications
- November 6, 2018: Comment on Proposed Rule Allowing Long-Term Detention of Immigrant Children
- 2018 (updated 2019): Denied a Day in Court: The Government’s Use of In Absentia Removal Orders Against Families Seeking Asylum
