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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.
USCIS announced that it will reject your asylum application and cancel your work permit if you do not pay your annual asylum fee on time. Immigration court will probably deny or dismiss your asylum case if you do not pay on time.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about asylum, work permits and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
There are new security checks for USCIS applications, including asylum and green cards. The security checks can cause delays, and some applicants may be asked to provide fingerprints again.
The government has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for some countries. But for other countries, TPS remains valid due to lawsuits. The Supreme Court will probably make a decision about TPS by early July.
A proposed new rule would limit work permits for asylum seekers, but it is not final. You can still apply for an initial work permit 150 days after you apply for asylum.
If you were harmed by the U.S. government, you have a right to file a claim using a law called the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Visit ASAP's new website, HurtByICE.com, to learn more.
USCIS said they will start making decisions on some asylum cases again, but cases of asylum seekers from 40 countries will remain paused. Work permit renewals and other applications are also paused for the 40 countries.
"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
