Judiciary Committee: 65 Percent of Asylum Requests 'Immediately Approved' in FY2014

The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Bob Goodlatte, released a report today revealing that over 65 percent of unaccompanied alien minors’ asylum applications have been immediately approved in Fiscal Year 2014.

The report cites data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Asylum approval rates have dramatically increased, according to the report, which shows that the approval rates for asylum officers has increased from 28 percent in 2007 to 46 percent in 2013.

The report also notes that approval rates by immigration judges in affirmative cases have increased from 51% in 2007 to 74% in 2013.

Refugees who are granted asylum have access to major federal welfare programs.

Goodlatte also called on President Obama to immediately address the approval rates.