The Dual Nature of Digitalization of Asylum Procedure: Analyzing the CBP One

Digitalization is reshaping the migration sector, offering new tools and methods for border control, visa proceedings, and asylum procedures. This paper explores the ambiguity of digitalization in asylum procedures, focusing on the case of CBP One, a mobile app used at the American-Mexican border, which allows aliens located outside the country to request appointments with border authorities and obtain travel permits, ensuring safe and secure travel while mitigating the risks associated with illegal immigration.