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For asylum seekers in 2025, obtaining work authorization has become more critical and challenging than ever. While immigration enforcement has tightened and certain pathways to legal work have narrowed, the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) through asylum remains a viable option for those who understand the rules and act quickly.  The key is starting your 150-day […]

The immigration landscape shifted dramatically in early 2025, leaving thousands of prospective parole applicants wondering which protection pathway remains viable. Developments over the past few weeks have left things more confusing still. While humanitarian parole programs face unprecedented restrictions and court challenges, asylum law continues to provide statutory protections that executive orders cannot easily dismantle. 

Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, immigration headlines have sounded apocalyptic: humanitarian parole pauses, a third-country transit ban, even an executive order that tried to freeze all new asylum filings. But the reality is that the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) § 208 still guarantees every person on US

Asylum applications face unprecedented scrutiny, particularly now as USCIS officers are equipped with AI-assisted tools that flag inconsistencies faster and more thoroughly than ever. In this new environment, the quality of the evidence provided, which is always important in asylum proceedings, has become absolutely critical to get right. According to the USCIS Roadmap, they have

Nightly news segments predict sweeping round-ups of undocumented immigrants and have created an environment of uncertainty and fear. Yes, the Trump administration has tightened enforcement, but the statistics and the law paint a less drastic picture.  Most importantly, undocumented immigrants and people in the US on programs like TPS still have options. Many still have

The US immigration system has been undergoing massive shifts lately, but one of the most under-the-radar developments may be one of the most impactful: the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into asylum adjudication. In late 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had completed the first phase of AI pilot programs across

The previous administration made significant strides in providing humanitarian relief to immigrants from countries facing severe crises. Among these efforts was the designation or extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Nepal, Honduras, Venezuela, Haiti, El Salvador, and other countries. TPS offered a lifeline to those who cannot safely return home due to

Many immigration law firms find themselves in a difficult position when it comes to handling asylum cases. Whether they are too overwhelmed with their existing caseload or simply charge fees that are beyond the reach of most asylum seekers, the result is often the same: viable asylum seekers can’t access legal representation. This unfortunate reality

With the Trump administration ramping up immigration enforcement, many immigrants, especially asylum seekers, are facing detention, deportation, and legal uncertainty. The rhetoric surrounding immigration often suggests that non-citizens, particularly those without legal status, in the U.S., have no constitutional rights. However, this is far from the truth. The US Constitution applies to all “persons” in