Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Seeking Asylum in the USA: Benefits, Process, and FAQs
Are you wondering about seeking asylum in the USA and the benefits available to asylum seekers? The asylum application process can be complex, but it's important to understand the resources…
DACA Travel Authorization: How to Apply for Advance Parole and I-131 Travel Document
Individuals with DACA status can apply for permission to travel abroad through advance parole. However, not all travel…
Immigration Options After Denial: Can an Asylum Seeker Apply for I-485 Adjustment of Status?
If an asylum seeker's application is denied, they may still have the option to apply for I-485 adjustment…
Understanding the I-485 Process for TPS Immigration Adjustment
Individuals with TPS face a different I-485 process. To adjust their immigration status, they must submit a new…
Can I File for I-485 with a Pending Political Asylum Application? Explained
If you have a pending political asylum application, you can still file for an I-485 application to adjust…
Adjusting Status with Pending Asylum Application: I-485 and Green Card for Asylum Seekers
Yes, an asylum applicant with a pending application can adjust their status through Form I-485. This process allows…
The I-485 Process: Differences for Asylees vs. Refugees and Adjustment of Status Explained
The I-485 process varies for asylees and refugees when it comes to adjustment of status. Asylees have already…
Increased Chinese Migration at U.S.-Mexico Border: Impact of Exclusion Act Repeal on Chinese Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
The repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibited immigration based on race, is being marked as thousands…
Navigating the I-485 Application as a TPS Beneficiary: A Guide to Adjustment of Status
If you are a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiary and want to proceed with your I-485 application, you…
I-485 Asylum-Based Application: How does a job offer impact my immigration status?
If you file an I-485 based on asylum and subsequently receive a job offer, it can have an…