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I applied for asylum 150 days ago. I am gonna apply for a work permit and SSN now. So my question is how long is it supposed to take to receive an SSN and work permit? Thanks.

Once you apply for your work permit (EAD) after the 150-day mark, the processing time can vary. Generally, it takes anywhere from 1 to 6 months to receive th... …

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Hey, I need help. Do lawyers also receive mails from ICE or court notices for future hearings? Please help.

Yes, if you have an attorney representing you in your immigration case, they will typically receive copies of notices from the immigration court (EOIR) or IC... …

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Dears, have a good day. I am planning to apply for asylum next month with a B1/B2 visa, but I don't know whether to choose New Jersey or Tennessee. Which is better for asylum, knowing that I have friends in both places?

The choice between New Jersey and Tennessee depends on several factors, including asylum grant rates, immigration court backlogs, and available resources for... …

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I need your help please. I have a pending asylum case and I have my SSN, work permit, and driver's license. Is it safe to fly from New York to CA? Please let me know if this is possible. And do you think ICE is in the airport?

Yes, it is generally safe to fly domestically within the U.S. with a valid government-issued ID such as your driver's license or EAD. TSA does not check immi... …

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Can somebody please make a self-check on E-Verify? I can't, I don't know why, even though I have an EAD in hand ðŸ’e expires 2029.

E-Verify does not allow individuals to check their own employment authorization status. It is an employer-based system used to confirm work eligibility. Howe... …

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Hello friends! I have my EAD of 5 years currently. Can I fly within the USA to different states? Is it safe to travel by flights in the current situation? Please advise. Thank you.

Yes, if you have a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), you can generally fly within the U.S. However, TSA may require additional identification, s... …

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I am a pending asylum case (Not yet interviewed). I have the EAD and SSN, but I am receiving job offers that require travel abroad for training purposes and site work in Mexico or Canada. Is there a way to get parole for travel, or will it affect my case?

As an asylum applicant, you may apply for Advance Parole (Form I-131) to travel outside the U.S. without abandoning your asylum application. However, traveli... …

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Hello I'm an asylum seeker and I did the biometric 4 days ago. But when I track my case, there is still no update. Is it ok?

Yes, it is normal for there to be no immediate update after completing biometrics. USCIS may take several weeks to process biometric data and update your cas... …

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My Haitian asylum seeker friend who is awaiting his court date thinks that because his work permit end date is in 2029, and his driver's license is good through 2029, that he won't have to worry about being sent back to Haiti. What do you think? He failed his interview.

Having a work permit and a driver's license valid through 2029 does not provide protection from deportation. Since your friend failed his asylum interview, h... …

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

Traveling with Advance Parole while your asylum case is pending carries risks. Although Advance Parole allows you to re-enter the U.S., CBP officers at the p... …

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