Rule trackers
Asylum rule trackers
Asylum rules checked against official sources: current requirements, effective dates, timelines and the latest verification date.
Sources checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule trackerAsylum Annual Fee Rule TrackerLatest rules on the U.S. Asylum Annual Fee: $105 for FY 2027 (effective October 1 for immigration court, October 16 for USCIS), no fee waivers allowed; pay online within 30 days of USCIS notice issuance, or pursuant to an immigration judge order in immigration court; consequences of non-payment, court rulings, and complete timeline.Rule tracker(c)(8) EAD Rule TrackerLatest rules for (c)(8) employment authorization documents (EADs) for asylum applicants: apply 150 days after filing for asylum, card issued only after 180 days; $560 for initial applications ($570 for postmarks on or after October 16), renewal is $275 plus the Form I-765 fee; valid for up to 18 months; no more automatic extensions for renewals; 'waiting 365 days' remains only a proposal.Rule trackerAsylum One-Year Filing Deadline Rule TrackerU.S. asylum one-year filing deadline: calculated from last entry, extended over weekends, how mailing dates are counted, two categories of exceptions for changed circumstances and extraordinary circumstances, unaccompanied children not subject to the deadline; starting July 2026 USCIS may refer untimely cases to court without an interview.