S.3488

Asylum Reform and Loophole Closure Act modifies asylum eligibility criteria and detention periods.

The Asylum Reform and Loophole Closure Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify asylum eligibility. It requires asylum seekers to demonstrate they applied for protection in transit countries. It also makes those who commit unlawful entry or visa fraud permanently ineligible for asylum. Additionally, it limits family detention during expedited removal or asylum proceedings to 180 days. The bill raises the standard for establishing a credible fear of persecution from "significant possibility" to "more likely than not.