What types of sponsors can be considered as alternatives to an Asylum application for employment purposes if someone has a pending Asylum application?

If you have a pending Asylum application and are considering alternative means for employment-based immigration, various types of sponsors can be considered. These include self-sponsorship based on substantial talents or extraordinary abilities, which may qualify for categories such [...]

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If my Asylum application is denied, can I revert back to my F-1 visa status and reinstate my student status in the US?

If you were in F-1 student status when your Asylum application was denied, you can generally continue to maintain your F-1 status. However, it is important to note that reinstatement of F-1 status is impossible if you have [...]

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I filed for Asylum online by myself on March 1st, 2023, and got my fingerprints taken on March 18th, 2023. I’m still waiting for the interview. How long is the waiting time?

I understand your concern about the waiting time for your Asylum interview. However, the length of the wait can be highly unpredictable and varies from case to case. It can range from several months to several years. The [...]

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Is the “last in, first out” principle being followed for Asylum interviews now?

The current situation regarding Asylum interviews is unpredictable and characterized by a certain level of chaos. While it is generally stated that cases are processed in the order they are received, the actual scheduling of Asylum interviews appears [...]

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If I have been detained after applying for Asylum at the airport, can I request release to continue my case? I don’t have anyone outside to sponsor me.

You can request release from detention while your Asylum case is pending. However, it is important to understand that obtaining release can be challenging, especially if you do not have a sponsor or a place to stay. The [...]

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If the Client files her asylum application in December 2016, then she could do embassy processing just like what you did for your client in 2021, when the case is referred to Immigration Court. Am I right?

When the case gets referred to Immigration Court, they will need a Voluntary Departure. They cannot leave in the middle of Removal Proceedings. You also need to consider if they incurred any ULP before they depart the US, [...]

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If an asylum applicant had filed a proper asylum application while she was in status, then she could adjust her status before USCIS, provided the asylum interview is not conducted yet. Therefore, the Client can adjust her status before USCIS. Am I right?

Depends. Some of our colleagues on AILA Message Center report that USCIS has been denying such AOS cases. Based on that, I have had two of my clients in the last year to obtain Advance Parole during their [...]

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