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ASAP is the largest organization of asylum seekers in the United States. Members receive time-sensitive immigration updates and work together for change.
Starting in May 2026, some immigration courts have scheduled master calendar hearings for hundreds of immigrants all at the same time. A judge conducts the hearing for everyone as a group, instead of individually.
This page was recently updated to include information for asylum seekers about immigration court hearings, lawful permanent residence, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
USCIS is making it harder to get green cards based on family and employment from inside the U.S.. Green cards based on winning asylum are NOT affected by this new policy.
Read updates about Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for all countries.
USCIS announced that it will reject your asylum application and cancel your work permit if you do not pay your annual asylum fee on time. Immigration court will probably deny or dismiss your asylum case if you do not pay on time.
There are new security checks for USCIS applications, including asylum and green cards. The security checks can cause delays, and some applicants may be asked to provide fingerprints again.
A proposed new rule would limit work permits for asylum seekers, but it is not final. You can still apply for an initial work permit 150 days after you apply for asylum.
"I followed the instructions in this video, and today I got my work permit." — ASAP Member
"Not only are we here to seek a safe home, but we are also here to improve the country." — ASAP Member
