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Alternative Immigration Pathways When Asylum Is No Longer Pursued
Alternatives to asylum include U and T humanitarian visas, TPS, family sponsorship, and employer-based visas. Each path has distinct requirements,…
Evidence Needed to Prove Well-Founded Fear in an Asylum Claim
To qualify for asylum, prove a credible fear (subjective) and objective evidence linking harm to a protected ground. Build a…
November 2025 Crackdown: Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela Visa Holders Affected
Policies implemented in 2025 restrict non‑immigrant visas for Haiti, Cuba, and Venezuela, revoke over 80,000 visas, and allow TPS termination…
Are DV Lottery Winners from 19 Countries Still Eligible to Immigrate?
The June 9, 2025 proclamation suspends visas for nationals of 19 countries, stopping Diversity Visa processing for DV-2025 and DV-2026…
Travel Outside the U.S. from a Country Under Review: Visa Exempt
June 2025 restrictions block new visas and entry for nationals of 19 countries. Holders of valid U.S. visas, green cards,…
Can I Submit Updated Country Conditions Reports During the Freeze?
The government ordered a nationwide freeze on asylum decisions starting Nov. 29, 2025. USCIS and EOIR must log but cannot…
Pending Diversity Visa Applications for Sudan, Iran, Cuba: What Next?
The DV-2025 cycle ended on September 30, 2025, terminating issuance of remaining diversity visas. No extensions or appeals are allowed;…
U Visa, T Visa, or VAWA While Asylum Is On Hold: Options
Applicants with asylum cases pending may also pursue U, T, or VAWA relief concurrently. Each route has different eligibility rules,…