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ASAP is the largest organization of asylum seekers in the United States. Members receive time-sensitive immigration updates and work together for change.
The Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the United States are U.S. citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Thank you to ASAP members who led the way to protect this right and defend the U.S. Constitution.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about birthright citizenship, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and immigration court hearings.
The Supreme Court ruled that the government can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. TPS for Haiti and Syria are still valid temporarily, but they will likely end within about a month.
The government can soon use a process called "expedited removal" to deport some people more quickly if they have been in the U.S. for less than 2 years and entered the U.S. without a valid visa or parole.
A court ordered USCIS to start processing applications for immigrants from 40 countries again. But the government has appealed, and we do not know if USCIS will process many applications.
Starting in May 2026, some immigration courts have scheduled master calendar hearings for hundreds of immigrants all at the same time. A judge conducts the hearing for everyone as a group, instead of individually.
USCIS is making it harder to get green cards based on family and employment from inside the U.S.. Green cards based on winning asylum are NOT affected by this new policy.
"I followed the instructions in this video, and today I got my work permit." — ASAP Member
"Not only are we here to seek a safe home, but we are also here to improve the country." — ASAP Member
