30-day notices started May 29
$102 annual asylum fee, 30-day notices
Unpaid fees will lead to mass case rejections soon.
Are you an asylum seeker?
First, if you know your Receipt number and A# then check here
Check if you owe a fee →For more detailed guidance visit ASAP's guidance for asylum fees
Do you want to help?
Asylum seekers and families who live in the U.S. legally, while they wait for a decision on their case, are being pushed out of the system. New fees, short deadlines, and confusing rules make it easy to miss a step. Missing a step can give the government a reason to deport people back to danger.
These are people whose asylum cases have been open for more than a year. Many fled extreme violence. Many have lived here for years and are rebuilding their lives with their families. This rule throws that into chaos. It can punish someone for a small thing: a letter lost in the mail, not having a bank account, or not reading English well.
ASAP has a clear, step-by-step guide to the new fee: how to check whether it applies to you, how to find your A-Number and Receipt Number, and how to pay. It is the best place to start.
Read ASAP's guide for asylum seekers →Make sure the asylum seekers in your life know about the new fees. Download these graphics to share on social media, or copy the message below.
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Asylum seekers face a new $102 annual fee. Miss it and your case can be thrown out. Check if you owe and learn how to help:
Tell the government you oppose this rule. The public comment period closes June 29.
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