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EOIR Acting Director reinstates policy directing IJs to adjudicate asylum claims within 180 days

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 3, 2025

    On Feburary 3, 2025, the EOIR Acting Director issues PM 25-17, rescinding DM 22-05 and reinstating PM 19-05, 21-06, and 21-13. The reinstated PM 19-05 directs IJs to complete adjudication of asylum applications within 180 days "to the maximum extent practicable." The memo chides that "good cause" does not necessarily and in every case "constitute exceptional circumstances" that justify exceeding the I80-day deadline. The memo discusses calculation of the 180-day asylum EAD clock, proper adjournments codes, and which party should be faulted for delays in adjudication.

    Trump 2.0 [ID # 1506]

    2025.02.03 - PM 25-17 - Cancellation of Director's Memorandum 22-05 and Reinstatement of Policy Memoranda 19-05, 21-06, and 21-13
  2. Effective Date

    February 3, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Agencies Affected: EOIR

Associated or Derivative Policies

Pre Trump-Era Policies

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