Category Archives: Refugee Asylum Applications
New Rules for Refugees in 2026
The Trump Administration has spent the past 12 months adopting countless new immigration regulations. New rules are also in place for refugees. In fact, according to a February 2026 memo, any refugee who does not obtain a green card within a year must present themselves to the agency to avoid detention. We encourage refugees… Read More »
When Can an Asylee Work in the United States?
For many asylees, work authorization is necessary, because they have no ability to support themselves despite being granted asylum. Some media outlets wrongly portray asylees as receiving “free” apartments and food for months for months on end. In reality, asylees are responsible for paying their way, and social services for asylees are uneven. The… Read More »
The Trump Administration is Trying to Cancel Thousands of Asylum Applications
This is a difficult time to seek asylum in the U.S. Although the Immigration and Nationality Act continues to provide for asylum, the reality is that every presidential administration attempts to enforce its own vision of immigration law. That is no different today. According to media reports, the Trump administration believes that many asylum… Read More »