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USCIS Says Attorneys Can No Longer Join Some Asylum Interviews Remotely Starting May 18

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated guidance for affirmative asylum interviews, and one of the most important changes took effect on May 18, 2026. Under the new rule, attorneys and accredited representatives are no longer allowed to participate remotely in interviews at USCIS field offices.

For people navigating the U.S. immigration system, this is a logistical but meaningful shift. It affects how applicants, interpreters, and legal representatives prepare for an interview and may require more careful planning around travel, scheduling, and document readiness.

The agency’s guidance does not change the basic asylum process, but it does change how a key step is carried out. Anyone with a pending interview should review the latest USCIS instructions before the appointment date.

For Turkish readers considering humanitarian immigration options, the update is a reminder that procedure matters. Even small changes in interview rules can affect timing and preparation, especially for families working with a lawyer or accredited representative.

Source credit: This news brief is based on reporting from USCIS.

Original headline: Preparing for Your Affirmative Asylum Interview

Original publication date: 2026-05-18

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Diversity Visa Applicants Get New Timing and Processing Updates for 2027

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The U.S. Department of State says it is changing the Diversity Visa entry process for the DV-2027 program and will announce the registration start date later.

For applicants, the most important point is that the visa application period itself has not changed. If selected for DV-2027, the application window will still run from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

That means hopeful applicants should watch only the official government channels for the next announcement and avoid guessing based on past years. The Diversity Visa program is especially important for people who are looking for a possible path to U.S. permanent residence.

For families in Türkiye and Turkish communities abroad, the update is mainly about timing and planning. It does not change the core eligibility rules, but it does mean the registration schedule may look different from prior years.

Source credit: This news brief is based on reporting from Travel.State.Gov.

Original headline: Changes to Entry Period for 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) Program

Original publication date: 2025-11-05

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