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Original Date Announced
November 5, 2020EOIR issues a policy memo to provide guidance on determining membership in the Mendez Rojas class, the burden of proof required for showing class membership, and the procedural mechanisms for filing Form I-589 subsequent to the settlement.
The Mendez Rojas settlement provides redress for certain individuals who were (i) found to have a credible fear of persecution or have expressed a fear of return to their country of origin and (ii) were not informed of the one-year filing deadline for asylum applications. The settlement agreement allows class members to file a Form I-589 within 60 days of the final approval of the settlement agreement.
A copy of the settlement agreement is attached to the memo.
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Guidelines for the Implementation of the Settlement Agreement in Mendez Rojas v. WolfEffective Date
November 5, 2020Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Hearings and Adjudications Asylum, Withholding and CAT
Commentary
Practice Alert: What J.O.P. Class Members Need to Know About the April 22, 2022 Deadline for Asserting Rights Under the Mendez Rojas Settlement Agreement (February 14, 2022)
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