Immigration Status
Explainers on U.S. immigration statuses — lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, parolee, TPS holder, DACA recipient, and undocumented. Rights, limitations, and pathways for each.
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 them to apply for a Green Card while their asylum case is…
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…
Can I file an I-485 if I have a pending asylum application and marry a U.S. citizen?
If you have a pending asylum application and marry a U.S. citizen, you can file an I-485 application.…
Using Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Adjustment of Status: Eligibility Criteria and Green Card Process
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a status granted by DHS to certain countries deemed unsafe. TPS beneficiaries receive…
Guide to Writing an Effective DACA Renewal Cover Letter: Tips, USCIS Application Process, and Eligibility
A DACA renewal cover letter is not required but recommended when applying for USCIS' Deferred Action for Childhood…
DACA Renewal Guide: Form I-821D and USCIS Filing Fees Explained
Renewing your DACA status involves gathering necessary documents, completing forms, and paying the $495 filing fee. You'll need…
Can F-1 Students Seek Asylum in the U.S.? Rules, Risks, and Work Permits
F-1 students can still pursue asylum, but they now face shorter filing windows, stricter evidence rules, travel risks,…