USCIS announced to policies that will be taking effect on September 13, 2023. Anyone attending an asylum interview after September 13, 2023, will be required to bring an interpreter to their interview if they are not able to do the interview in English. See the new affirmative asylum interpreter requirements below.

AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM INTERPRETER REQUIREMENTS

Starting September 13, 2023, affirmative asylum applicants must bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in English or wish to do their interview in a language other than English.

If an affirmative asylum applicant needs an interpreter and does not bring one, or if their interpreter is not fluent in English