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My immigration court date is next year, but my 7-year-old child's court date is this year. Is it possible to combine my child's court date with mine since they are my dependent? Also, can we move our case to the state we live in now? Are there any disadvantages?

Yes, you can request to consolidate your child's case with yours by filing a motion to join cases with the immigration court. This is typically granted when ... …

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Can an asylum seeker get Pregnancy Emergency Medicaid? We have only one breadwinner with a low income, just surviving.

Yes, in most states, asylum seekers can qualify for Emergency Medicaid, including pregnancy-related care, regardless of immigration status. Eligibility is ba... …

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I applied for asylum, completed my biometrics, and am now waiting to apply for my SSN and work permit. I was on an F1 visa but stopped attending college before applying for asylum. Now I want to return to college. What should I do, and will I pay tuition as an international student or as a domestic student?

Since you stopped attending college, your F1 status may no longer be valid. To return, you will need to check with your college about re-enrollment or applyi... …

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My asylum EAD application has been pending since January 24. It has been almost 36 days. When can I expect to receive my EAD card?

Asylum-based (C08) EAD applications typically take 3 to 6 months to process, though some are approved faster. Since it has only been 36 days, your case is st... …

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My EAD card status shows 'Card Was Produced' online, but I have only received my SSN by mail. When can I expect to receive my EAD card?

Once your EAD status shows 'Card Was Produced,' USCIS typically mails the card within 5"“10 business days. You should receive a tracking number through your ... …

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I am helping a seriously disabled asylum seeker who has no use of his legs due to polio. In Haiti, he was regularly harassed by a man named Ti Jacques, who would take his crutches and demand money to return them. However, he did not mention this in his asylum interview or show his polio-affected legs with braces hidden under his pants. The interviewer denied his asylum claim. I've noticed that many gang members in Haiti have names starting with 'Ti' (e.g., Ti Gabriel, Ti Lapli). Does this suggest that Ti Jacques, who took his crutches, was a gang member too?

While the prefix 'Ti' (meaning 'little' in Haitian Creole) is commonly used in gang names, it is not definitive proof that Ti Jacques was a gang member. Howe... …

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My asylum case was referred to immigration court a month ago. When will my case appear in the EOIR system?

It typically takes a few weeks to a few months for a newly referred case to appear in the EOIR system, depending on the court's backlog. You can check your c... …

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Is biometrics mandatory for everyone applying for an EAD and SSN?

Biometrics is not always required for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application. USCIS may waive biometrics for certain applicants, but if reque... …

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I am an asylum applicant and a single mother waiting for my work permit. I am facing financial difficulties. How can I manage during this time until I get my work permit?

While waiting for your work permit, you may explore community resources such as food assistance programs (SNAP eligibility varies by state), nonprofit organi... …

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I applied for asylum in August, had an interview in September, and have been waiting for a decision. After five months, I applied for an EAD in January. It has been over 180 days, and I am still waiting for approval. Is it likely that my EAD decision is delayed because I had an asylum interview? My friend applied for an EAD two days after me and got approved, but they haven't had an asylum interview yet. We are both F1 students who entered legally.

EAD processing times vary, and while having an asylum interview does not automatically delay an EAD decision, USCIS may conduct additional background checks ... …

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