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Withholding of Removal: Can You Still Apply If USCIS Halts Asylum?
On November 28, 2025 USCIS paused affirmative asylum decisions, but immigration judges still hear Withholding of Removal claims. Withholding offers…
Alternative Immigration Pathways When Asylum Is No Longer Pursued
Alternatives to asylum include U and T humanitarian visas, TPS, family sponsorship, and employer-based visas. Each path has distinct requirements,…
Diversity Visa Processing After June 9, 2025 Ban: No Interviews
A June 2025 travel ban prevents most DV‑2025 selectees from 19 countries from moving forward with consular processing after June…
Immigration Judges Can Grant Asylum Even If USCIS Pauses Decisions
USCIS paused affirmative asylum decisions in November 2025, creating delays for direct applicants. Immigration Judges at EOIR still hear defensive…
Security Risk and Western Civilization in U.S. Immigration Policy
Authorities now weigh ideology and social media when deciding immigration benefits. USCIS flagged antisemitic terrorism endorsements as a heavy negative…
Evidence Needed to Prove Well-Founded Fear in an Asylum Claim
To qualify for asylum, prove a credible fear (subjective) and objective evidence linking harm to a protected ground. Build a…
November 2025 USCIS Policy Changes and Their Impact on EB Green Cards
USCIS policy shifts in late 2025 end the 540‑day EAD extension, add a $100,000 H‑1B payment, require electronic fees, and…
What the Maximum Vetting Degree Means for Future Asylum Applications
This is the strictest U.S. vetting system for asylum seekers, combining repeated biometric and biographical checks, interagency intelligence reviews, credibility…