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by Ava Benach In the wake of the murder and shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC, the Trump administration has taken extreme and severe steps related to
For individuals granted asylum in the United States, obtaining a green card is often the next step towards permanent residency in the United States. This process—known as adjustment of status
Administrative Hold on Application Processing In February, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) leadership issued a memo to its offices announcing that it was placing an administrative hold on processing
The news, and our phones, have been abuzz with the news that the Trump administration is requiring immigrants to “register” with the Department of Homeland Security. While the requirement of
Home Blog Understanding Withholding of Removal and the Convention Against Torture (CAT) Protections For individuals facing deportation, Withholding of Removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) provide critical
In their first week back in office, the Trump Administration broadly declared that “President Trump has further restricted access to the provisions of the immigration laws that would enable any
The United States has recognized asylum claims based upon sexual orientation since 1994. Asylum lawyers at Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration have been at the forefront of expanding opportunities for LGBTQ
How does U.S. asylum policy work? U.S. asylum law allows individuals who fear persecution in their home country based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a
– By Ava Benach The American people have spoken loudly and clearly and have elected Donald Trump to return to the White House in 2025. Trump made immigration a centerpiece
Seeking asylum in the United States is a significant and often daunting decision, driven by the urgent need for safety from persecution. Understanding the different types of asylum available is
United States law provides options for people from other countries who need protection from harm in their home nations. One of these options is called affirmative asylum, which is one
Defensive asylum can be a vital form of protection for individuals facing deportation proceedings in immigration court. It offers a path to safety for those at risk of deportation, giving
The U.S. asylum system, which includes the status of an asylee, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture, is based on international law governing the crossing of
Last month, after I posted about the Attorney General (AG)’s decision in Matter of A-B-, I went home, stood on the roof of my building, and just yelled for a
It’s another rough day to be an immigration attorney in America. Yesterday, a decision was issued that seriously undermines the ability of immigrants to seek asylum in this country. The