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USCIS has resumed making decisions on some asylum cases again, except for cases of asylum seekers from 40 countries which will remain paused. Previously, USCIS had paused all asylum decisions for individuals from any country.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about travel, work permits, and TPS.
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).
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.
Courts have temporarily blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayers’ information with immigration agencies. However, we know that the IRS shared data with immigration agencies in 2025, and it is possible that they will do so again in the future.
USCIS and immigration courts can now require an annual asylum fee of $102 if your asylum application has been pending for at least one year. Previously, a judge had paused these fees, but the judge ended that pause on February 2.
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