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The Asylumist
The Asylumist, published by Dzubow & Pilcher, PLLC, focuses on immigration law with particular emphasis on asylum cases. The blog covers topics such as asylum law developments, deportation and removal defense, family-based immigration, citizenship applications, and appellate litigation related to immigration. It addresses challenges faced by asylum seekers and immigrants in the United States, including legal strategies and policy changes affecting immigration processes. The content also discusses government actions impacting work permits, travel bans, and immigration court procedures, reflecting the firm's expertise in navigating complex immigration legal issues.
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Surviving the New Mega-Master Calendar Hearings
The Trump Administration has been using all the tools in its vast toolkit to make life more difficult for immigrants. […]
Incompetence and Laziness in Immigration Court
I recently appeared in court before a newly-appointed Immigration Judge. Unlike some of the new hires, this IJ had prior […]
Rumors of Asylum’s Death Have Been Greatly (Somewhat? Slightly?) Exaggerated
In a recent announcement, the White House stated that asylum grant rates have “collapsed” in Immigration Court. “Under President Trump,” […]
USCIS Memo Seeks to Limit Adjustment of Status; How Does This Affect Asylees, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers?
Last week, USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum stating that adjustment of status (i.e., obtaining a Green Card inside the United […]
The Administration’s Attack on I-730 Petitions
A few months ago, the Trump Administration instituted two travel bans, blocking nationals of 39 countries from coming to the […]
New Tool to Monitor USCIS’s Progress (or Lack Thereof)
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has a new web page that collects and organizes statistical information from USCIS. The data […]
Green Card Processing for Asylees Is Down 95% Since President Trump Took Office
A new report from the Cato Institute found that USCIS under the Trump Administration has slashed overall Green Card processing […]
New–and Dangerous–Questions at the Asylum Office
Recently, we’ve been seeing some unusual questions during asylum interviews. Applicants are being asked about their views of America and […]
USCIS Ends Some “Holds,” Including on Certain Asylum Seekers
Last December, USCIS announced that it had “halted all asylum decisions” until it could “ensure that every alien is vetted […]