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Trump Administration Adds Additional Roadblocks to Asylum

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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 22, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

I want to apply for asylum, but I don’t know how to tell my story. How do I create the most compelling personal statement in an asylum application?

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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 21, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

United States Once Again Lowers Number of Refugees it Will Accept

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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 4, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

United States Once Again Lowers Number of Refugees it Will Accept

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,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 18, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

How long do I have to wait for an asylum interview? Can I get work authorization while I am waiting for my asylum interview?

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…

IanScottMarch 12, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

When should I apply for asylum? Is there a deadline for applying?

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…

IanScottDecember 20, 2016

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Humanitarian Relief – Refugee, Asylum, VAWA, U/T Visas, TPS, DACA, SIJS

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…

IanScottOctober 26, 2015