a year waiting , still paused and yesterday received a email asking for pay annual fee ! check yours ! https://my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/start/overview

have they paused decision for all or only specific countries?

decisions are paused for all countries. I’ve seen 2 referal to courts recently but no approval yet

which Asylum Office You Gave the interview?

only USCIS is paused not immigration court

still pending after interview 4months almost

@har kaur kina time ho gya apply kita nu ??

Sarah heips, how long ago? I filed a mandamus and did my interview but non decision yet.

recently like a week and a month ago @Da k. I think it’s a good thing cause the only decisions I’ve see from USCIS are referrals

@Love singh it’s almost 10 years then received interview 6 months ago,,now decision pending

@sarah heips it’s true

You're definitely not alone in this. On November 28, 2025, USCIS officially announced that it has paused all final decisions on pending asylum applications. They're still accepting new applications and conducting interviews, but they are not issuing any grants or denials right now. There's no word yet on how long this pause will last. The good news is that if your work permit is tied to your pending asylum case, it remains valid and you can continue using it. Just make sure your address is up to date with USCIS and stay on top of your EAD renewal If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session! - Attorney Daniel Son (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)

@sarah heips So that USCIS referred to court while all decisions are pending?