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Does the USCIS asylum halt apply to both affirmative and defensive cases?

USCIS has instructed officers to stop issuing final decisions in affirmative asylum cases nationwide and indefinitely. Interviews and reviews can…

What Happens Next for USRAP After the Indefinite Pause

A Jan. 2025 executive order placed USRAP on an indefinite processing pause, stopping new admissions, Welcome Corps, and FTJ-R cases.…

Impact of the 2025 Third World Pause on K-1 and Spousal Visas

A June 2025 Presidential Proclamation bars nationals of 12 Full Ban Countries from U.S. visas and imposes stricter scrutiny on…

Legal Options for Asylum Cases Delayed by the USCIS Freeze

If your interview-complete asylum case stalled during a USCIS freeze, first contact USCIS and document everything. Seek help from your…

Asylum Applicants Do Not Qualify for Re-Entry Permits Amid Vetting

Re-entry permits only apply to permanent residents with green cards; pending asylum applicants are ineligible. After asylum approval and adjustment…

Can USCIS Deny My Asylum Application During the Decision Halt?

On Nov. 28, 2025, USCIS paused decisions on most affirmative asylum claims during an expanded security review and began re-checking…

American Airlines Delays in Charlotte Amid Software Updates

Software updates at American Airlines are affecting Charlotte operations on Nov. 29, 2025. Eligible customers who bought tickets by Nov.…

Green Card Interviews Turn to Detentions: ICE Arrests

ICE arrests during USCIS Green Card interviews in San Diego—reported in at least six marriage‑based cases—have sparked fear. Detainees were…