On September 4, 2024, a federal judge extended the temporary pause on President Biden’s "Keeping Families Together" policy, which aims to provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The pause, now in effect until at least September 23, prevents USCIS from approving applications under the program, although...

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a U.S. government program that provides temporary legal status to migrants from countries experiencing unsafe conditions, such as natural disasters, conflicts, or other extraordinary circumstances. Created in 1990, TPS allows these individuals to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation. Although TPS does...

Understanding the Asylum Application Process

The process of applying for asylum in the United States can be intricate and daunting. There are primarily two established methods: affirmative and defensive asylum applications.

Additionally, a 2022 regulation known as the Asylum Processing...