Matter of M-R-I-: Asylum Travel and Abandonment

The BIA’s October 2026 precedent links return travel to a presumption that the entire protection application was abandoned.

The BIA’s October 2026 precedent links return travel to a presumption that the entire protection application was abandoned.

How the BIA decision creates a presumption for EU citizens and affects Turkish-EU dual nationals seeking asylum.

The transition date, affected EAD categories, limited exceptions, and practical renewal planning after the final rule.

A person granted asylum may file Form I-730 for an eligible spouse or unmarried child. This guide explains relationships, timing, CSPA, and processing routes.

USCIS may now refer some asylum cases to immigration court without an interview. Here is how the $102 annual asylum fee, the 150-day and 180-day work permit rules, and the court fees rising on October 1, 2026 work.