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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AB35 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Interpretation at Asylum Interviews 
Abstract: Section 208(d)(5)(B), Authority to Apply for Asylum, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, gives the Secretary the authority to provide by regulation any conditions in consideration of an asylum application. Current regulations require the asylum applicant to bring their interpreter to the asylum interview if the applicant is unable to speak English. This proposed rule would change that condition by requiring USCIS to provide interpreter services for applicants unable to speak English. This rule is necessary to help prevent misunderstanding of genuine asylum seekers' claims due to poor translation. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208   
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  02/00/2009    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  04/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jedidah Hussey
Deputy Chief, Asylum Division
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Suite 3300, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-1663
Email: jedidah.m.hussey@dhs.gov