Category Archives: Refugee Asylum Applications
Supreme Court Makes it Harder to Seek Asylum
The U.S. remains a haven for those seeking protection from persecution in their home countries. Thousands of people have claimed asylum over the past 20 years. However, the current administration has expressed hostility in many ways to those seeking protection. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court blessed one strategy the government has used to reduce… Read More »
Can a Refugee Receive a Green Card?
The refugee program allows many vulnerable people who face persecution at home to come to the United States. But many refugees hope to stay indefinitely, and a green card might be the right choice for you. As a lawful permanent resident (LPR), you can stay in the U.S. and work indefinitely. Although a green… Read More »
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 »