I filed for asylum a year ago—why haven’t I heard back yet?

As of 2025, USCIS and immigration courts are dealing with hundreds of thousands of pending asylum cases.

Asylum cases often face long delays due to backlogs. It’s common to wait months or even years before receiving updates or being scheduled for an interview.

USCIS asylum processing is delayed due to high case volumes. Waiting over a year without updates is common and doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem with your case.

Asylum processing times have significantly increased due to a substantial backlog and limited resources. The average wait time for an asylum interview is now over six years, with some applicants waiting even longer. This delay is primarily due to a high volume of applications, insufficient staffing, and policy changes that have disrupted processing efficiency.