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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…
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…
Asylum Reviews Unaffected by Refugee Memo: What to Do Next
USCIS will reexamine roughly 200,000 refugee cases admitted from Jan. 21, 2021 to Feb. 20, 2025. The memo affects only…
TPS: Is It Still Available Amid the Asylum Processing Halt?
Temporary Protected Status operates separately from asylum and continues to protect eligible nationals, offering work authorization and deportation relief. Notable…
Is My EAD Valid With Pending Asylum? Five-Year Validity & Renewals
EADs tied to pending asylum cases issued on/after Sept. 27, 2023 are valid five years. Renew within 120–90 days before…
Can Humanitarian Parole Replace Asylum for Some Nationals?
Humanitarian parole offers temporary, discretionary entry to the U.S. for urgent needs; USCIS decides requests individually. Approval doesn’t grant immigration…
USCIS Expands Biometric Data and Vetting Before Resuming Asylum
USCIS indefinitely paused all asylum adjudications after a November D.C. shooting. The agency will add expanded biometrics and tougher background…