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  • USCIS Halts $100 Annual Asylum Fee After Court Ruling — What Applicants Should Know

    A federal court decision has forced the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to halt collection of the new $100 Annual Asylum Fee (AAF) while litigation proceeds. The decision by the court provides temporary relief to thousands of asylum-seekers but leaves lingering uncertainty about the future of the fee. What Happened: The AAF was introduced…