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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.
Some people were surprised to learn that their annual asylum fee payment period had expired at USCIS. If this happened to you, you may now be able to pay!
TPS is ending for many countries. Read updates for all TPS countries.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about birthright citizenship, immigration limits for 40 countries, and travel to the U.S.
ICE has been detaining more immigrants at airports across the country, including people who have pending applications, valid work permits, or whose immigration status is expiring soon.
If you win asylum, it may be possible to bring your spouse or child to the United States. Before, people from 40 countries could not do this, but a judge disagreed.
On July 28, 2026, USCIS announced a new rule that allows asylum officers to transfer certain cases to immigration court without an interview first.
Pay your annual asylum fee on time! Some people never receive a notice and only find out that their fee is due by checking online. ASAP members have filed lawsuits to challenge the implementation of the annual asylum fee.
"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
