Reopen Asylum Case: 90-Day Deadline, One Chance, New Evidence Rules

This video explains the strict legal requirements and deadlines for reopening an asylum case after a final administrative decision, emphasizing the critical 90-day window and the necessity of presenting new, material evidence. • Motions to reopen or reconsider are governed by 8 CFR §1003.2 (for Immigration Judges) and §1003.23 (for the BIA). • A motion to reconsider is "backward-looking," asking to correct errors of law or fact based on the original record, with a strict 30-day deadline. • A motion to reopen is "forward-looking," requiring new, material evidence that was not previously available, with a strict 90-day deadline. • Generally, you have only one opportunity to file a motion to reconsider and one opportunity to file a motion to reopen. • New evidence for a motion to reopen must be material and could not have been discovered or presented at your former hearing. If you believe your case was impacted by the now-vacated §511 injunction, or if you are approaching the August 9th, 2024 deadline for certain motions, understanding these rules is critical. Consult with a qualified immigration attorney immediately to assess your eligibility and prepare your motion. 📱 AsylumTracker: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/asylumt... 📚 Primary sources: • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/... • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/... Public-record explainer, not legal advice. Consult a qualified representative about your case.