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I applied for asylum on November 6, 2024, but I haven't received my biometrics yet. My case number is showing on the USCIS website. Can I still apply for a work permit?

Yes, you can still apply for a work permit (EAD) based on your pending asylum case. You are eligible to apply for an EAD 150 days after your asylum applicati... …

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Is it normal to get a biometric appointment scheduled exactly 2 weeks after getting a receipt notice? I'm worried seeing people get their interviews earlier in 1-2 months, and I'm still gathering evidence. Has anyone had the same experience with early biometrics but had interviews after years?

Yes, it is completely normal to receive a biometric appointment within a few weeks of getting your receipt notice. Biometrics are usually scheduled early in ... …

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I filed asylum in December 2023. In December 2024, I got married to a U.S. citizen. How tough is the situation when I file for a marriage-based green card? Does my pending asylum negatively affect the new case? I came to the USA on a B1/B2 visa in July 2023. Any advice?

Since you entered the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa and were inspected, you are eligible to adjust status through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Your pending asylum case... …

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I have a pending asylum case and recently got my Advance Parole. Do you recommend traveling outside the US with Advance Parole now?

Traveling outside the US with Advance Parole while your asylum case is pending carries risks. While Advance Parole allows you to return to the US, CBP office... …

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Hello, I have a pending asylum case, and I already received my EAD and SSN. Will ICE deport me?

Having a pending asylum case means you have legal protection from deportation while your case is being processed. As long as your asylum application is still... …

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We applied for I-765 on December 20. I am the main applicant for our asylum case. My daughter and I received our work permits, but my husband's EAD has not been approved yet. It has been 66 days. Is this normal?

Processing times for an I-765 work permit can vary based on USCIS workload, service center, and case-specific factors. While some applicants receive their EA... …

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I have pending asylum. My final hearing is in May. I want to fly from Florida to Chicago. I have an Illinois state ID and EAD. I entered the USA in 2022 illegally. Am I safe to take a domestic flight? I'm really scared but I have to go back to Chicago because that's where I work, and I am traveling with my boss. I need your advice.

As a pending asylum applicant with an EAD and state ID, you should generally be able to travel domestically within the U.S. However, airports are federal jur... …

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We applied I-765 on December 20. I am the main applicant for our asylum case. Me and my daughter received the work permit. But my husband's EAD hasn't been approved yet. It's been 66 days. Is this normal?

Processing times for asylum-based Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) can vary. While some applicants receive approvals within a few weeks, others expe... …

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My son is on my pending application which he was in my home country. He now lives here in the USA with me. How can I go about getting a Social Security for him as he is five years old?

If your son is included in your pending asylum application and is now in the U.S., he may be eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) once he obtains an E... …

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If I entered through an airport with a transit visa and went straight to the immigration officers in the airport and claimed asylum, was detained, and paroled into the US, is it considered legal or illegal entry? Any news about asylum that applied inside the USA under the new admin? What to expect?

If you entered the U.S. on a transit visa and presented yourself to immigration officers to claim asylum, your entry is generally considered lawful. Being pa... …

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