What critical details were missed? (Opportunity for you to list them here for emphasis).
From this video, re asylum seekers:
Port of Entry. (Video timestamp 1:44-54)
Go to border, talk to Border Patrol officer: (1:56).
2a. Officer charges with misdemeanor or felony under 1325 (2:13)
2b. OR Administrative Offense (2:17). Edit. From CIS link provided
by u/ItsNotMeISwear above: You may apply for affirmative asylum by submitting Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, to USCIS
2b1. Release on your own recognizance with Notice To Appear, NTA (2:30). Edit. From CIS link provided above: If your case is not approved and you do not have a legal immigration status, we will issue a Form I-862, Notice to Appear (NTA), and refer your case to an immigration judge with the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
2b2. Wait time on judges (2:35).
2b3. What happens then (2:43). Edit. From CIS link provided above: You may live in the United States while your Form I-589 is pending before USCIS. If you are found ineligible, you can remain in the United States while your Form I-589 is pending with the immigration judge. Asylum applicants are not authorized to work unless you meet certain requirements. For more information, please see Permission to Work in the United States. Affirmative asylum applicants are rarely detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
2b3a. Apply for a work document, form 765 (2:53).
2b3b. Receive work authorization, form 766 (2:58).
2c. SSA automatically mails Social Security number (3:02). Yikes!
Edit. Found this in the second link provided by u/ItsNotMeISwear:
How Does Asylum Help People Fleeing Persecution? An asylee—or a person granted asylum—is protected from being returned to his or her home country, is authorized to work in the United States, may apply for a Social Security card, may request permission to travel overseas, and can petition to bring family members to the United States. Asylees may also be eligible for certain government programs, such as Medicaid or Refugee Medical Assistance.
After one year, an asylee may apply for lawful permanent resident status (i.e., a green card). Once the individual becomes a permanent resident, they must wait four years to apply for citizenship.
2c1. SSA defaults to benefit programs set to ***max inclusion max pay and minimum collection*** (3:45). ***Yikes again!!!***
Not process related, but really powerful and important part, the why (4:09)...
Voter Registration Records (4:12).
Actually Voted (4:17). Referred for prosecution.
The Human Tragedy, human trafficking (4:43). Taxpayer funded. SADLY.
It's ridiculous to think that the processes of seeking and gaining asylum could be explained thoroughly in just a few minutes. It's also ridiculous to believe that all asylum cases could be handled that easily and efficiently as they've described it here.
Did it never occur to you about any of the asylum seekers who aren't crossing the border?
Yeah, I don't think you're as well versed on asylum seeking as you believe. Perhaps you'd like to take a look at some of those links I provided. (Though I highly doubt you will.)
I already provided links. I provided links because it's such a complex issue, there is no way to do it justice in a chat forum. Neither do I want to spend my personal time and effort on it when it would most likely just be ignored.
I'm assuming you watched a much longer video than the 6 minute one here, which I don't see anyone explaining in detail about asylum seekers.
What critical details were missed? (Opportunity for you to list them here for emphasis).
From this video, re asylum seekers:
Port of Entry. (Video timestamp 1:44-54)
Go to border, talk to Border Patrol officer: (1:56).
2a. Officer charges with misdemeanor or felony under 1325 (2:13)
2b. OR Administrative Offense (2:17). Edit. From CIS link provided by u/ItsNotMeISwear above: You may apply for affirmative asylum by submitting Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, to USCIS
2b1. Release on your own recognizance with Notice To Appear, NTA (2:30). Edit. From CIS link provided above: If your case is not approved and you do not have a legal immigration status, we will issue a Form I-862, Notice to Appear (NTA), and refer your case to an immigration judge with the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
2b2. Wait time on judges (2:35).
2b3. What happens then (2:43). Edit. From CIS link provided above: You may live in the United States while your Form I-589 is pending before USCIS. If you are found ineligible, you can remain in the United States while your Form I-589 is pending with the immigration judge. Asylum applicants are not authorized to work unless you meet certain requirements. For more information, please see Permission to Work in the United States. Affirmative asylum applicants are rarely detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
2b3a. Apply for a work document, form 765 (2:53).
2b3b. Receive work authorization, form 766 (2:58).
2c. SSA automatically mails Social Security number (3:02). Yikes! Edit. Found this in the second link provided by u/ItsNotMeISwear: How Does Asylum Help People Fleeing Persecution? An asylee—or a person granted asylum—is protected from being returned to his or her home country, is authorized to work in the United States, may apply for a Social Security card, may request permission to travel overseas, and can petition to bring family members to the United States. Asylees may also be eligible for certain government programs, such as Medicaid or Refugee Medical Assistance.
After one year, an asylee may apply for lawful permanent resident status (i.e., a green card). Once the individual becomes a permanent resident, they must wait four years to apply for citizenship.
Not process related, but really powerful and important part, the why (4:09)...
Voter Registration Records (4:12).
Actually Voted (4:17). Referred for prosecution.
The Human Tragedy, human trafficking (4:43). Taxpayer funded. SADLY.
That's not how all asylum seekers are handled.
It's ridiculous to think that the processes of seeking and gaining asylum could be explained thoroughly in just a few minutes. It's also ridiculous to believe that all asylum cases could be handled that easily and efficiently as they've described it here.
Did it never occur to you about any of the asylum seekers who aren't crossing the border?
Yeah, I don't think you're as well versed on asylum seeking as you believe. Perhaps you'd like to take a look at some of those links I provided. (Though I highly doubt you will.)
OK. I am ignorant.
Please provide specifics about how asylum seekers are handled. If you provide links I will read to educate myself.
Like, like, I read this stuff after wondering why SSA is making these changes now.
What to Know about Proving Your Identity (Subscribe | En español) Webpage updated March 26, 2025
https://www.ssa.gov/news/identity-proofing.html
I already provided links. I provided links because it's such a complex issue, there is no way to do it justice in a chat forum. Neither do I want to spend my personal time and effort on it when it would most likely just be ignored.