Work permits for asylum-applicants could be delayed months (también en español)
Work permits for asylum-applicants could be delayed months but signs are pointing in the right direction....
Current Rules on Work Permits for Asylum Seekers: Advice from an Immigration Attorney (también en español)
Download article as PDF Over the last 2-3 years, the rules surrounding work permit eligibility for asylum seekers have seemingly changed every month. Under former President Trump’s administration, the Department of Homeland Security enacted strict eligibility rules on asylum seekers’ ability to ...
Biden to Restart MPP “Remain in Mexico” Policy
Download article as PDF The Biden Administration will restart the controversial Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program as soon as next week. MPP, which was started by former President Trump, requires most individuals seeking asylum at the border to wait in Mexico while their asylum claim is proc...
Three-Member BIA Panel Says IJ Must Determine Citizenship for Asylum
Download article as PDF Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) may seem increasingly futile due to changes by the current administration, but they are necessary and sometimes fruitful. This is especially true for pro se clients. In a recent three-member panel unpublished decision, the BIA...