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Imagine having your hands on the documents you need to move forward—only to find out that the cost has risen overnight. That’s exactly what many immigrants and applicants are facing. On July 18, 2025, USCIS announced that it will update...

Asylum in the United States can be a challenging and complicated process. If you are considering applying for asylum, you may have many questions about the requirements, the process, and how to ensure your case is handled properly. At Godoy...

President Biden issued an executive order on June 4, 2024, that restricts migrants from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border during surges in crossings. The Presidential Proclamation on Securing the Border became effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern daylight time on June...

The Biden administration recently announced an extension of work permits for certain immigration categories. This important measure is estimated to have prevented lapses in work authorization for nearly 800,000 individuals. Previously, immigrants facing a renewal backlog risked losing their ability...

For Afghan refugees seeking asylum in the US, there is good news! U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is offering expedited afghan asylum for individuals who arrived under Operation Allies Welcome. This means faster processing times for those who bravely...

Asylum is protection granted to people who fear persecution in their home country because of their race, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Applying for asylum is complex and can be difficult. Here are three essential...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new instructions for asylum applications submitted by individuals whose removal proceedings were dismissed or terminated by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). These new instructions go into effect on...

Starting September 13, 2023, if you are applying for asylum and you do not speak English well, you must bring an interpreter to your interview. The interpreter must be fluent in both English and the language you speak. If you...

What was Title 42? Title 42 was created as a temporary measure that Border Patrol could employ which lasted from March 20th, 2020 until May 12th, 2023. It gave Border Patrol the authority to expel migrants who arrived at the...

Due to the Russian war on Ukraine, many young Russian nationals seek asylum in the United States. Many young Russian adults are highly educated and skilled workers, often in technology. As foreign companies continue to leave Russia, and the Russian...