DHS Secretary Statement on the 2019 Public Charge Rule.
Read MoreImmigrants coming to the United States who are unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin because they experienced persecution of or have a well-founded fear of future persecution on account or their race, nationality, religion, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion - must apply for asylum during the first year after entering the United States.
Read MoreAs I said in my earlier article, asylum is a discretionary benefit. For example, certain immigrants are barred from obtaining asylum.
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