WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 9, 2026 (New York time) — The approval rate for asylum applications in the U.S. has recorded a sharp decline, falling to approximately 7% recently, according to data circulating online and analytical reports.
Charts show that this rate previously remained higher, at times exceeding 50% in prior periods, before dropping sharply in recent times.
The downward trend reflects changes in immigration policy and adjudication processes, with evaluation criteria tightened under President Trump’s asylum restriction policies and more thorough background checks.
However, experts note that asylum approval rates can fluctuate depending on the timing, the jurisdiction of the review, and the specific type of immigration case. The current 7% figure has not yet been widely confirmed by all official federal sources.
Asylum policy remains a subject of concern in American society, especially regarding cases of asylum seekers being deported, as security, legal, and humanitarian factors must be considered simultaneously in the decision-making process.
Further developments in the asylum adjudication system are expected to continue attracting attention in the coming time.
