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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.
DetentionHelp is a free tool for people in immigration detention, built by ASAP and partners. It helps you prepare a habeas petition to ask a federal court to release you.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about TPS, immigration limits for 40 countries, and travel to the U.S.
On September 9, 2026, USCIS announced that if you received TPS for El Salvador, your protection and work permit remain valid for now, until any new announcements are made.
The government has sent emails to some asylum seekers saying their visas could be revoked. This does not close your asylum case and it does not mean that you must leave the U.S.
If your annual asylum fee payment period expired at USCIS, you should now be able to pay! This is possible thanks to ASAP members’ win in court.
If you applied for asylum with USCIS, you must show an “exceptional” reason to reschedule within 10 days of the scheduled biometrics appointment or asylum interview.
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.
"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
