Asylum Accountability Act

Asylum Accountability Act

This bill permanently bars a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from receiving certain immigration-related relief if that individual is ordered removed from the United States after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, unless that failure to appear is due to exceptional circumstances. (Currently, this bar from relief is for 10 years.)

Under this bill, such an individual shall be permanently barred from receiving discretionary relief under specified immigration provisions, such as (1) cancellation of removal and adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, (2) being allowed to voluntarily depart from the United States, or (3) being allowed to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another.

The Bill 118 hr 3591, also known as the Asylum Accountability Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reforming the asylum process in the United States. The bill seeks to address concerns about the increasing number of individuals seeking asylum in the country and the strain it puts on the immigration system.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new asylum application process that would prioritize cases based on the severity of the applicant's situation. This would help to ensure that those with legitimate claims for asylum are processed more quickly, while also deterring individuals from making fraudulent claims.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase the efficiency of the asylum process, such as requiring asylum seekers to submit their applications within a certain timeframe and streamlining the appeals process for denied applications. The bill also seeks to crack down on individuals who abuse the asylum system by making false claims. Overall, the Asylum Accountability Act aims to improve the integrity of the asylum process in the United States and ensure that those who are truly in need of protection are able to receive it in a timely manner. The bill has garnered support from lawmakers who believe that reforming the asylum system is necessary to address the challenges posed by the increasing number of asylum seekers.