USCIS Removes Asylum EAD Exemption: What It Means
USCIS just removed a key protection for asylum seekers applying for work permits. The agency can now use 'discretion' to deny your Employment Authorization…
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USCIS Raising EAD Fees in 2026: What Asylum Seekers Must Know
USCIS adjusted several HR-1 immigration fees for FY2026. As of Jan. 1, 2026, the initial asylum applicant EAD fee is $560 and the renewal or extension fee is…
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Immigration Scams: Fake Lawyers Are Stealing From Immigrants
Five Colombian citizens were charged with running a massive scam that targeted immigrants in US immigration proceedings. They pretended to be lawyers and even…
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TPS Ukraine Extended: What It Means for You
USCIS extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18 months, through October 19, 2026. If you are Ukrainian and living in the US, your work…
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Family Reunification Parole Ended: What It Means
The Department of Homeland Security has ended family reunification parole (FRP) programs for people from Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and El Salvador. If you or a…
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Trump Ends TPS for Venezuelans: What It Means for You
The US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. This means many…
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Women in Immigration Detention: What's Happening
Women held in US immigration detention facilities are facing serious conditions that advocates say put their safety and health at risk. A Forbes investigation…
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Refugees Face Arrest Under New Trump Policy: What to Know
The Trump administration released a new policy that allows ICE to arrest and detain refugees who have lived in the US for more than one year but never got…
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Deported Despite Protection: Farah's Story
A 21-year-old gay woman from Morocco was deported by the Trump administration to Cameroon — a country where homosexuality is illegal — even though a US…
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Cutting Immigration Won't Help US Workers, Research Says
A new Forbes-published study shows that reducing immigration does not help American workers — it may actually hurt the economy. This matters for immigrants…
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USCIS Cuts Work Permit Validity From 5 Years to 18 Months
USCIS announced major changes to work permit validity periods in 2026. If you're waiting for asylum approval or a green card, your Employment Authorization…
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New 2026 Asylum Work Permit Rules: What Changed and How It Affects You
The federal government published new rules in February 2026 that change how asylum applicants get work permits. These changes affect wait times, eligibility,…
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