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Immigration Detention and USCIS Delays Face Federal Court Battles in 2026
BIA rulings, new DHS directives, and USCIS adjudication delays are fueling a wave of federal litigation through habeas corpus, APA, and mandamus actions in 2026.
Tag: Asylum Visa
USCIS Administrative Holds in 2026: Enhanced Vetting and Mandamus Relief
USCIS suspended adjudications in May 2026 for enhanced FBI background checks. Learn the legal limits of administrative holds and when a mandamus petition can compel a decision.
US Asylum in 2026: How the I-589 Application Works Step by Step
Complete guide to the affirmative and defensive asylum process in the US: one-year deadline, Form I-589, USCIS interview, EAD after 150 days, and the path to a Green Card.
Advance Parole (I-512): Travel Document for Pending Immigration Cases
Advance Parole lets you travel abroad without abandoning a pending green card, asylum, or TPS case in the U.S. Learn the current requirements, fees, and processing times.
CHNV Program: U.S. Courts and the Future of Humanitarian Parole
A deep dive into the CHNV humanitarian parole program, the court ruling that tried to protect it, and the Supreme Court's final word affecting 532,000 migrants.
Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers in the US: Proposed Changes Under Review
A regulatory proposal from the Trump administration seeks to suspend the issuance of Employment Authorization Documents for asylum seekers until the USCIS backlog falls below a 180-day average per case. Understand the impact, the legal basis, and what to expect.
United Kingdom Announces Drastic Reform in Asylum System
New British policy extends the period for permanent residency of refugees to up to 20 years and restricts family reunification.
Operation PARRIS: Fraud Verification in U.S. Refugee Cases
DHS has launched Operation PARRIS to reassess thousands of refugee cases in Minnesota. Learn what's at stake and how to prepare.
New U.S. Immigration Fees: What Changed Under the OBBBA
A practical guide to the fees created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025 — Visa Integrity Fee, asylum, EAD, TPS, and SIJ — with effective dates and real-world impact heading into 2026.
OBBBA New Immigration Fees: What Changed in 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created non-waivable fees for asylum, TPS, EAD, SIJ, and non-immigrant visas. See updated amounts and deadlines.
Migrant, Immigrant, Asylee, and Refugee: The Official U.S. Definitions
A complete guide to the immigration categories used by the U.S. government: what distinguishes a migrant, immigrant, nonimmigrant, asylee, and refugee under DHS and the INA.