"This memorandum announces the release of a revised version of the ADOTC Lesson Plan , Credible Fear of Persecution and Torture Determinations, dated February 28, 2014 (the revised Credible Fear Lesson Plan) and describes the major changes in the lesson from...
"With a growing number of immigrants asking for asylum at the border, Department of Homeland Security officials have set new guidelines that raise the bar on who can enter the United States and formally file for protection, according to documents released...
"The Asylum Division is revising the categories of affirmative asylum cases that require Headquarters (HQ) review, effective immediately." - USCIS, Jan. 27, 2014 .
USCIS, Jan. 29, 2013 : "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent this bulletin at 01/29/2013 06:46 PM EST. A USCIS memo has been posted . Subject: Asylum Division National Customer Access Standards - Date: Sept 28, 2012 ."