What To Do If ICE Comes to Your Door
We get this call about once a week. Someone's husband. A neighbor's son. A cousin visiting from out of state. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is standing at the door right now, or officers just..
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Information on U.S. asylum, VAWA, TPS, and other humanitarian protection programs available for individuals seeking safety or legal status.
Asylum & Humanitarian Relief
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What Is Habeas Corpus? The Writ of Habeas Corpus in Immigration Detention
What is habeas corpus? (definition) Habeas corpus (Latin: “you should have the body”) is a safeguard under the U.S. Constitution that lets a person in custody ask a court to bring them before a..
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Mandamus for Asylum Interview Delays: How to End the Wait and Move Forward
Waiting years for your asylum interview can be one of the most stressful experiences for applicants and their families. Many find themselves stuck in a long cycle of uncertainty, unable to plan,..
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U Visa Processing Time 2026: BFD, Waitlist, EAD, and Mandamus Options
U visa processing time is not a single waiting period. For many applicants, the case moves through several different stages: Form I-918 filing, biometrics, Bona Fide Determination review, possible..
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VAWA I-360 Processing Time 2026: Why Cases Now Take 30-60 Months
As of June 2026, USCIS processes 80% of VAWA self-petitions (Form I-360) in approximately 49.5 months, nearly a full year longer than the 41.5-month figure from early 2025. For self-petitioners and..
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USCIS May Have Closed Your Asylum Case Without Notice: What You Need to Know
Important warning for those who entered the U.S. with parole or without a visa in 2022–2023. Recently, USCIS has closed many asylum applications without formally notifying the applicants. As a..