New commercial driver’s license rule is blocked for now
November 10, 2025
The government said that asylum seekers and some other immigrants can no longer apply for new commercial driver’s licenses for large vehicles. But immigrants filed a lawsuit to fight this change and on November 10, a judge has blocked the rule for now.
TPS for South Sudan is ending
November 6, 2025
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan is ending on January 5, 2026. See updates for each country with TPS.
Judge temporarily pauses the annual asylum fee
October 30, 2025
This pause is temporary, and if your asylum application has been pending for more than 1 year, you may be required to pay the fee soon.
New work permit extension rule
October 30, 2025
The government has stopped issuing new automatic work permit extensions. But if you already received a 540-day extension on or before October 29, your extension is still valid!
How are laws changing for asylum seekers?
October 30, 2025
We update this page with new information for asylum seekers every week.
New way to make USCIS payments by check
October 28, 2025
USCIS made it harder to submit payments by check or money order. See updated information about how to make payments for new applications.
Immigration court adds annual asylum fee payment option
October 23, 2025
The immigration courts created a way to pay the annual asylum fee online for the first time. USCIS has a website where you can check if you can pay the annual asylum fee.
Some immigration court cases are ending without a full hearing
October 1, 2025
The government is now ending some immigration court cases without a full hearing, for different reasons.
Birthright citizenship could go to the Supreme Court
September 26, 2025
The government has asked the Supreme Court to decide if the birthright citizenship executive order is legal. Today, all babies born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens.
TPS for Syria is ending
September 19, 2025
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria is ending on November 21, 2025. See updates for each country with TPS.
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