Effective July 22, 2025, the federal law H.R. 1 created new, non-waivable fees affecting both asylum applications and asylum-based work authorization filings. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun implementing these changes, and many applicants are unsure when and how to pay. This…
What You Need to Know About the Recent Immigration Pause A new internal memo, reported by CBS News, reveals that the Trump Administration has paused all immigration applications filed by or on behalf of individuals who entered the U.S. through the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and…
Understanding Parole in Place (PIP) Parole in Place (PIP) is a discretionary benefit provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain noncitizens physically present in the United States to be granted parole. This process provides a lawful…
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a major new policy aimed at assisting long-time undocumented immigrants, specifically focusing on spouses of U.S. citizens. This policy introduces a new process called “parole in place,” which is designed to help keep…
Haiti On May 22, DHS announced a new 18-month designation of Haiti for TPS, enabling Haitian nationals and individuals without nationality who last resided in Haiti currently residing in the U.S. as of 5/21/21 to file initial applications for TPS….
The order only applies to those currently outside the United States, who do not have a valid immigrant visa or other document (advance parole) that allows them to travel to the U.S. It does not apply to: permanent residents Those…
