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Department of Homeland Security Can Pause Work Permits for Asylum Applications
DHS proposes reforming asylum work permits, including a 365-day wait period and a potential pause on new issuances to manage…
Parliamentary Budget Officer Warns Cuts to Interim Federal Health Program Could Hurt Rejected Asylum Claimants
A guide to Canada's IFHP, covering eligibility risks, fiscal projections, and practical strategies for asylum seekers to maintain health coverage…
DHS Proposes New Rules to Speed Work Permits for Asylum Applicants
DHS proposes stricter asylum work permit rules, including a 365-day wait, backlog-related pauses, and mandatory biometrics. Public comments due by…
Colombian Congresswoman Pushes ICE to Free Son Held in Asylum Process
The detention of a Colombian Congresswoman’s son in Louisiana sparks debate over ICE enforcement discretion and the detention of migrants…
DHS Rule Would Limit Work Permits for Asylum Seekers to Cut Backlog
DHS proposes stricter rules for asylum work permits, including a 365-day wait and eligibility bans for those entering without inspection…
DHS Moves to Limit Employment Authorization Documents for Asylum Seekers from High-Risk Countries
USCIS limits asylum EADs to 18 months and pauses renewals for high-risk countries starting Jan 2026, impacting work continuity for…
Department of Homeland Security Uses Third-Country Deportation for Asylum Seekers
DHS is deporting non-Cameroonians to Cameroon. Learn about emergency legal strategies, third-country fear protections, and critical due process challenges.
Ninth Circuit Backs DHS and Restores Some Temporary Protected Status
The Ninth Circuit has reinstated the termination of TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This stay suspends TPS protections and…