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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 previously received CBP One parole and it ended early, your parole may be valid again for now. The U.S. government ended CBP One parole early but immigrants fought back, and won a court decision.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about asylum, parole and detention.
USCIS has resumed making decisions on some asylum cases again. However, cases of asylum seekers from 40 countries will remain paused. Previously, USCIS had paused all asylum decisions for individuals from any country.
The U.S. government is trying to end TPS for some countries, and immigrants are challenging the government’s actions in multiple lawsuits. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the lawsuits about TPS for Haiti and Syria in April 2026, and it will likely make a decision by early July 2026. The decision could affect not only TPS for Haiti and Syria, but also TPS for other countries as well. See updates for each country with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
The U.S. government is preventing asylum seekers and other immigrants from receiving new commercial drivers licenses (CDLs). This new rule is very similar to a 2025 rule that was stopped by a court. Immigrants are challenging the new rule through a new lawsuit.
A proposed new rule would make it impossible for asylum seekers to apply for an initial work permit. The rule would also make some work permit renewals more difficult. This proposed rule is NOT final. If you are eligible for a work permit, apply now!
Some immigrants can ask for release from detention through a bond hearing or a habeas petition. A court has said that more people who crossed the border should have an option for a bond hearing. But the process can be difficult.
"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
