What happens when an alien fails to apply for asylum within the one-year timeframe after entry?

When an alien fails to apply for asylum within the one-year timeframe after their entry into the United States, they lose the right to apply for asylum. This one-year rule is designed to encourage timely applications for asylum, ensuring that claims are evaluated based on current conditions rather than delayed circumstances.

Failing to meet this deadline means that the individual cannot seek asylum under the standard provisions of the law, although there are limited exceptions that could allow for a late application. However, generally speaking, once the one-year period has passed, the individual is no longer eligible to file for asylum unless they can demonstrate extraordinary circumstances that prevented them from applying within the required timeframe.

In contrast, the other options do not align with the established policies regarding asylum applications. For instance, automatic permanent residency or the ability to appeal without having applied initially contradicts the procedural requirements set forth in U.S. immigration law. Hence, option B accurately reflects the consequences of not applying for asylum within the designated period.