Gain an in-depth understanding of the new final rule ‘Securing the Border,’ which transforms the landscape of asylum eligibility and border processing. This course explores key changes effective October 1, 2024, including modifications to asylum criteria, expedited removal procedures, and credible fear screenings, providing essential knowledge for compliance and implementation.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the background, purpose, and legal basis of the final rule.
* Identify key changes from the interim final rule (IFR).
* Explain the rule’s impact on asylum eligibility, including exceptions.
* Describe the revised credible fear screening process and the “reasonable probability” standard.
* Outline the family unity provisions.
* Recognize the implications for stakeholders, including government agencies, legal service providers, and noncitizens.
* Understand the encounter thresholds that trigger or discontinue the rule’s provisions.
* Identify the consequences of non-compliance with the final rule.
