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Hello, can you help me understand this? So if my Asylum was rejected, there is nothing that I can apply for? As it will show in the system that my Asylum was rejected. Is there anything that I can do?

A rejected asylum case does not mean you have no options. You may appeal, file a motion to reopen, seek withholding of removal, or explore other legal relief... …

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Is it safe to travel to India with a green card and a reentry permit? I'm planning to stay for a month and return, but I've heard a lot of negative stories.

Yes, as a green card holder with a **reentry permit**, you can travel to India and return to the U.S. without issues, as long as your trip is **temporary** a... …

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I am a main applicant with 4 dependents"”my wife and 3 kids (ages 9, 4, and 3). I got my and my wife's EAD and SSN approved. How can I get SSNs for my children? Do I need to apply for their individual EADs on the USCIS website to get SSNs?

Children can only receive Social Security numbers (SSNs) if they have **work authorization** or another immigration status that allows it. Since minors typic... …

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Hello, how long does it take to get your asylum interview decision after your interview? Is it normal to wait more than 2 years? Please advise what to do if that happens to you. Thanks.

Asylum interview decisions can take weeks, months, or even years, depending on the USCIS asylum office backlog. Waiting more than 2 years is not uncommon. If... …

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How to withdraw asylum? I returned to my country, and I want to withdraw my asylum application.

To withdraw your asylum application, you should notify **USCIS** (if your case was affirmative) or the **immigration court** (if it was defensive). You can s... …

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Hello. I came to the USA by border and applied for defensive asylum in immigration court. The judge gave me three master hearings and each time told me that I should seek asylum in another country because I don't have enough evidence. My question is, can I leave the USA just by buying a ticket, or do I need to do some paperwork first?

If you have an active asylum case in immigration court, you cannot simply leave by buying a ticket. You may need to notify the court and file a motion to **v... …

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I am planning to file my asylum and I've heard that asylum interviews are being scheduled faster nowadays. Is it true? Has anyone recently received an interview sooner than expected? Please advise.

Yes, asylum interviews are being scheduled faster under the Last In, First Out (LIFO) policy, meaning new cases are prioritized. However, processing times va... …

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Hello, please advise me if it is safe to renew my passport while having a pending asylum case. I am a dependent of my spouse's asylum case.

Renewing your passport while having a pending asylum case can raise concerns with USCIS. It may be seen as seeking protection from the same government you ar... …

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Hello, I have a question. I came from the borders and was later charged with a felony. I applied for asylum, and I will have to do the fingerprinting. Should I be afraid of being detained? How can I check my situation before going to do the biometrics?

Serious criminal charges, especially felonies, can increase the risk of detention during the biometrics process. However, a charge alone is not the same as a... …

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How long does it take to get a biometric notice after applying for asylum?

After applying for asylum, USCIS typically issues a biometric notice within **4 to 8 weeks**. However, processing times may vary depending on workload and lo... …

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