Understanding the Asylum Process in the U.S.

Abdou Taleb Ali, a Mauritanian asylum seeker in the U.S. for over 18 months, recently learned his hearing might not occur until 2027 or 2028, amid a backlog of over 2 million cases due to a shortage of judges. While living in a Queens shelter and working hard to support himself, he remains hopeful of reuniting with his family and believes in the American dream despite the challenges he faces.

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