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
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