Past Updates for ASAP Members

ASAP members: This page has links to resources from previous ASAP member updates. For our most recent updates, visit this page.

ASAP members stopped work permits from becoming shorter – this was a huge win! But the “Big Beautiful Bill” still adds fees for work permits and asylum applications.
Some people have received letters dismissing their USCIS asylum cases. ASAP is trying to learn more about this problem.
Birthright citizenship is protected again – even after July 27, and in every U.S. state! If you are pregnant and want to speak out publicly, please complete this survey.
Watch ASAP’s new video about the asylum clock, which counts the days to apply for your first work permit.
Learn how to request a virtual hearing in immigration court.
Read updates about work permit processing times.
The government is trying to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Read updates.
Stay up-to-date about how other laws are changing for asylum seekers.

Many people are now being detained at immigration court hearings. The government is also trying to dismiss court cases so they can use a faster deportation process. Other organizations have filed lawsuits to challenge this.
The U.S. government is considering big changes to work permits that could make it very difficult for asylum seekers to receive work permits in the future. Based on last month’s survey results, we will focus even more efforts on defending work permits.
Learn about virtual (online) hearings in immigration court and how to request them.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the government to end TPS for Venezuela for some people, and end CHNV parole. Other organizations are continuing to fight these changes with lawsuits.
The government is banning or limiting travel to the United States from several countries.
Read about many legal changes, including topics not discussed above, such as “self-deportation” messages, SIJS, and other issues in immigration court.

Many asylum seekers are no longer receiving a social security card automatically when they get their initial work permit. If this happens, you can request a social security card by filling out a form and going to a social security office.
New government data shows that work permit processing delays are getting worse. We know this issue is important to members, and ASAP is fighting to defend work permits.
If you do not receive your initial work permit based on asylum within 30 days, there are steps you can take to request a decision on your initial work permit.
If you renew your work permit based on asylum before the expiration date, your current work permit will be automatically extended for 540 days.
If you are an asylum seeker traveling in the United States, consider carrying a U.S. ID or other proof of your immigration status.
Find resources if you have a loved one in immigration detention.
If you received CHNV parole, your parole and work permit are still valid until the expiration date – even if you received a separate notice ending them.
On May 15, you can listen to birthright citizenship arguments at the Supreme Court in ASAP members’ lawsuit.
Read more about how laws are changing for asylum seekers.
Please fill out this survey [survey is closed] about work permits and social security numbers to help us understand how ASAP members have been impacted by recent changes.

Some people received a notice ending their CBP One parole early. But please know if you have another pending immigration application, a work permit that is not based on parole, or an immigration court case, those are still valid.
The CHNV Parole and TPS for Venezuela programs have been protected by courts! The government tried to end these programs early, but immigrants filed lawsuits and judges have stopped the changes for now.
Do you have questions about ICE check ins or immigration court hearings? Get updated information.
Starting in May, you will need a “REAL ID” to travel by plane within the United States. A valid work permit qualifies as a REAL ID.
Are you thinking about applying for asylum? Learn about the steps.
The government has paused making decisions on permanent residence applications for people who have already won asylum.
ASAP’s page has tools to search for a lawyer near you. When you are making complicated decisions about your immigration case, you may want to consult a lawyer.
New data shows that work permit delays are continuing to grow.
ASAP members are defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court. An in-person argument is scheduled for May 15, 2025.
Find other news about how laws are changing for asylum seekers. We update our website every week.

Read about ways to stay safer on social media for your immigration case, and how to show that you have been in the United States for more than 2 years.
Immigration laws are becoming more difficult. But some laws are still the same – for example, if you have a work permit based on a pending asylum application, it is still valid. Read about the following changes and more:
- TPS for Haiti and Venezuela are ending early.
- Immigration application decisions are paused for people with parole through the CHNV, U4U, and Family Reunification programs.
- The U.S. government could soon prevent people from specific countries from entering the United States, even if they were traveling with a valid visa.
ASAP members’ lawsuit to protect birthright citizenship won another victory. The government has now challenged that victory at the Supreme Court, and ASAP will continue to fight back.
ASAP is defending the 540-day work permit extension in U.S. Congress.
On average, processing times for initial work permits are still under 30 days, but delays are growing.
Do you want to speak out about why work permits are important to you? Fill out this survey if you want to talk to the media [survey is closed].

Today ASAP members won a major victory to protect birthright citizenship! A judge has temporarily blocked the Birthright Citizenship Executive Order!
Do you have TPS from Venezuela or parole through CHNV or Uniting for Ukraine? Consider taking these steps now.
Members are asking how laws are changing and what they can do. Get up-to-date information about topics including:
The government has announced immigration raids. But there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family.
See the most recent data about work permit processing times.

ASAP aims to provide factual information about current immigration laws. This information is not legal advice.