USCIS announced a pause in asylum decisions, and if you’re waiting for your interview, panic is a

USCIS announced a pause in asylum decisions, and if you’re waiting for your interview, panic is a normal reaction 😰. But this is NOT the end of asylum. Applications are still moving forward: biometrics are happening, interviews are being scheduled, and officers are still doing the work 📝. What’s likely happening is that cases are being prepared internally so decisions can be issued quickly once the pause is lifted ⏳. The sooner you have your interview, the better your chances usually are 📈. Long delays often make officers question whether the risk you fear is still real. This pause may also end sooner than you think ⏰. USCIS mentioned a 90-day timeline, which points to early March. And this is critical: mandamus lawsuits are still working during the pause ⚖️. We are still forcing interviews, and it’s possible they can also force decisions. Waiting is rarely the smart strategy 🚀. You have legal tools, and acting sooner puts you in a stronger position. For help with your asylum case, send me the word “consult” in a direct message 📩