A noncitizen that has been granted asylum status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
A noncitizen that has been granted refugee status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
The Trump Administration announced on Tuesday that asylum applicants will receive denials for their asylum applications if they are convicted of driving under the influence or committing crimes to support gangs. The new policy will also deny asylum to people…
A few things to keep in mind Before you get started on your personal statement, please keep a few things in mind. First, asylum is a complicated area of law, and it is strongly recommended that you seek assistance from…
For the third year in a row, the United States will slash the number of refugees it will accept. In the next fiscal year, up to 18,000 refugees will be allowed in the country, down from the cap of 45,000…
For the second year in a row, the United States will slash the number of refugees it will accept. In the next year, up to 30,000 will be allowed in the country, down from the cap of 45,000 this year,…
Asylum is a humanitarian immigration benefit applied for by individuals who fear severe harm or persecution if they return to their country of origin. For more information on asylum and other humanitarian relief, please click here. Asylum can be applied…
Asylum is a humanitarian immigration benefit intended to protect people from persecution if returned to their country of nationality. For more information on asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief, please click here. Asylum is a complicated area of immigration…
The U.S. immigration system provides a number of services and protections to individuals in need of refuge from natural and man-made disasters, persecutions, and other urgent situations. This list is non-exclusive, please refer to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service…
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