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DHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to reduce the incentive for aliens to file fraudulent asylum claims so they can obtain work authorizations.
What this means
- This is an agency announcement. It records what the agency said — the legal instrument, and the detail of how it applies, are published separately. (classification: announcement)
- The document names Asylum. It may identify others — read the original to be sure. (impact.stated (unspecified))
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Who is affected
Visa categoriesAsylum
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