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Travel Outside the U.S. from a Country Under Review: Visa Exempt
June 2025 restrictions block new visas and entry for nationals of 19 countries. Holders of valid U.S. visas, green cards,…
Can I Submit Updated Country Conditions Reports During the Freeze?
The government ordered a nationwide freeze on asylum decisions starting Nov. 29, 2025. USCIS and EOIR must log but cannot…
U Visa, T Visa, or VAWA While Asylum Is On Hold: Options
Applicants with asylum cases pending may also pursue U, T, or VAWA relief concurrently. Each route has different eligibility rules,…
Documents to Gather While Your Asylum Case Is on Hold at USCIS
When your asylum case is on hold, keep gathering updated identity, medical, legal, and country‑condition evidence, certify translations, collect affidavits,…
Will the Trump Administration Expand the Travel Ban to More Nations?
Officials identified 36 at‑risk countries, mainly in Africa, to meet U.S. vetting and deportation cooperation within 60 days from June…
Can Asylum Seekers Still Use Advance Parole to Travel?
Individual advance parole remains available for asylum seekers despite the 2025 Executive Order. File Form I‑131 and wait for approval,…
Emergency Travel with Pending Asylum: Get USCIS and Legal Advice
If your asylum case is suspended, traveling for emergencies can jeopardize your claim if you lack Advance Parole. Contact USCIS…
What to Do If Your Work Permit Expires During the USCIS Pause
An indefinite USCIS pause on asylum decisions does not invalidate current work permits. Renewals filed before Oct. 30, 2025 get…