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I filed for asylum in January 2025 and have already received a notification that my interview is scheduled. What should I prepare? I don't have an attorney or representative to help me, and I am handling this on my own. Any advice would be appreciated.

For your asylum interview, prepare by gathering all supporting documents, including your written declaration, country conditions reports, identity documents,... …

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Should an asylum seeker be prepared to explain the bad things that happened to them in their home country at the preliminary asylum hearing? Or will they just schedule other hearings at that time?

At a preliminary asylum hearing (Master Calendar Hearing in immigration court), the judge does not evaluate the full asylum claim. Instead, the hearing is pr... …

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This is my first time applying for a work permit. Does the processing time actually take four months? For reference, I applied after 152 days of submitting my asylum application.

Processing times for an initial asylum-based (C08) Employment Authorization Document (EAD) vary, but it typically takes around 3 to 6 months. While some appl... …

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I applied for asylum five months ago but haven't received my EAD yet. However, I have my asylum interview scheduled for next month. This is an affirmative asylum case, and I am currently in Florida. I am worried because they called me early, and I fear being rejected. If I lose, can I apply in court?

Being scheduled for an asylum interview early does not necessarily mean a denial. Interview timing varies based on asylum office workload. Prepare thoroughly... …

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I have received my SSN and EAD. How can I get government medical insurance in New York? I have two kids. How do I find out what resources are available for me?

In New York, you may qualify for government medical insurance programs such as Medicaid, Child Health Plus (for your children), or the Essential Plan (for lo... …

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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. Could my EAD decision be 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.

While EAD processing times can vary, having an asylum interview does not automatically delay an EAD decision. However, USCIS may conduct additional backgroun... …

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I have two sons, 15 and 12 years old. I'm going to file an initial EAD application online. Should I prepare and submit the EAD form for my sons? Who should sign in the applicant's signature box"”me or my sons? If me, should I sign with their names or my name? I'm confused about the correct filing procedure for minors. Please help.

Yes, you can file Form I-765 for your minor children if they are eligible based on their pending asylum (C08) or another qualifying status. A parent or legal... …

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My EAD application was denied, how can I go about it?

The denial notice will specify the reason for the rejection. If your EAD was denied based on your pending asylum, it could be due to the 150-day asylum clock... …

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