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Hello, my question is: will I get deported? I came to the USA legally in 2019 and sought asylum, but my lawyer has ghosted me. I got married, and it has been 4 years. I also have a daughter. The immigration court says to reschedule my interview. My lawyer made me miss 3 interviews over 3 years. Please help. I have no convictions or criminal history. I have been filing taxes with my wife for 3 years and have an ITIN.

Missing multiple hearings can be serious, but since the court is allowing you to reschedule, you may still have options. First, check if you have been ordere... …

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Please help 🙏 I filed my asylum application in 2019 with the help of an attorney in Texas. When I filled out my application and my story, my attorney made some changes. Now, I'm planning to move to another state, transfer my case there, and hire a new attorney. However, my original attorney is not giving me details about what changes were made to my story. Is there any way I can find out what was submitted in my application by myself? Thank you 🙏

Yes, you can request a copy of your asylum application and case details by filing a **Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request** with USCIS. Use **Form G-63... …

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I married a U.S. citizen, but next month I have my individual hearing for my asylum case in Texas. However, we just moved to another state. How do I transfer my case to the state I moved to? I really need help. I don't have a lawyer, and on the same day as my hearing, my marriage will be two years old. My wife is taking care of our son, and I am the only one working. I am worried about my situation, especially during this difficult time for immigrants.

To transfer your asylum case to the new state, you need to file a **Motion to Change Venue** with the immigration court handling your case. Since your hearin... …

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Hello, thanks for the support. My asylum was granted. Can anyone help me with how to bring my wife to the U.S.? What is the next step?

Congratulations on your asylum approval! To bring your wife to the U.S., you need to file **Form I-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition)**. The petition mus... …

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I need a favor. I entered the U.S.A in 2019. My hearing has been changed six times. My final asylum hearing was on January 24. After attending, the judge put my decision on hold and said the final decision would be made in March (after two months). Today, when I checked my case status, it shows a master hearing in September, even though I have already completed those in the past. Can anyone please explain the possible outcomes or help me out?

It is possible that the court system updated your case incorrectly or scheduled a follow-up hearing for administrative reasons. Sometimes, a master hearing a... …

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I came legally and applied for asylum in 2017. On September 12, 2024, I filed a Mandamus lawsuit, and after five months, I received an interview notice in New York City at the Department of Homeland Security office on West Hudson St in Manhattan. My question is: why is my interview at the Department of Homeland Security office instead of the USCIS office in Long Island? I am really worried. Please help me, and thanks in advance.

It is not uncommon for asylum interviews to be scheduled at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) building, as USCIS operates under DHS. Some USCIS offices... …

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I need your help. I have an interview at the court in April. But my lawyer said it'll be difficult since Trump and the judge might not like my case (LGBT 🏳️"'š§ï¸ case), so he told me to move my case to another state to buy more time. What should I do? Should I move the case to NYC or keep it in Philadelphia and go to court in April? I'm scared. I've been waiting for 6 years. I really need this. But I also don't want to get denied by the judge. 🥲🥲 Thank you for your help in advance!

It's understandable to be concerned, but changing venue just to delay the case can backfire. Venue transfers are not guaranteed and can take months, possibly... …

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Hello, I entered the USA three months ago via the border with Mexico. I received parole and entered. The issue is that while trying to hire a lawyer, they told me my case is not with EOIR; instead, I have to send my I-589 to USCIS, though I have an A-number. I prefer defensive asylum, but the lawyer says it's going to be affirmative. How is that possible? Does anyone have experience with this? I need help, please.

Your lawyer is correct. Since you were paroled into the U.S. and **not placed in removal proceedings**, your asylum case will go through the **affirmative pr... …

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I submitted affirmative asylum on October 1, 2024. I had my interview on November 6, 2024. My status first showed 'Decision is Pending,' but now it shows 'Application is Pending.' It has been almost two months since the interview, and I have not received a result. When will I get my result, and how long does it usually take? I contacted USCIS, and they said my application is pending (in review). Please help me.

There is no fixed timeline for receiving an asylum decision after an interview. While some applicants get a decision within a few weeks, others wait months o... …

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Hi all. I am a green card holder (via asylum). My I-131 (travel document) is expired. I want to reapply. Will the travel document take as long as it took the first time? Or will the processing time be shorter? Location: NJ

As a Green Card holder through asylum, you need to file Form I-131 for a Refugee Travel Document (RTD). Processing times vary but generally remain similar to... …

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