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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.
If you win asylum, it may be possible to bring your spouse or child under 21 to the United States. Before, people from 40 countries could not do this, but on July 29, a judge disagreed.
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.
On July 28, 2026, USCIS announced a new rule that allows asylum officers to transfer certain cases to immigration court without an interview first.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about travel within the U.S., detention, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
The government can now 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.
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.
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 around or after July 27, 2026.
"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
