People who come to the United States because they have suffered persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality or political affiliation may be eligible for asylum. Asylum process There are two types of asylum processes, affirmative and defensive. Affirmative...
New asylum regulations slated to take effect could make asylum harder to obtain
Recently, we talked about the large job the incoming Biden Administration has ahead of it on immigration. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have committed to overturning a multitude of changes made to immigration policies and practices...
Asylum may get harder if international immigration offices close
Individuals who are seeking refugee status and other forms of immigration help might soon experience fewer options and longer wait times. The United States government recently announced that it is considering closing dozens of its international U.S. Citizenship and...
No need to navigate the asylum process alone
U.S. immigration law is complex. It also changes often and even those who try to stay updated on such matters may feel overwhelmed at times because a regulation that applies to a particular situation one day might be obsolete the next. This is one of many reasons it...
Man granted defensive asylum after arriving in US in 1992
A man who crossed a U.S. border more than 25 years ago has been granted legal status protection. He was reportedly arrested in May of last year for public drunkenness. The man said he used to live in Mexico but fled circumstances there when he was unable to find...
Attention: Pennsylvania families facing asylum problems
It's no secret that debates continue throughout the United States regarding U.S. immigration laws. These laws are complex and often change, leaving many Pennsylvania immigrants and their families frustrated, confused and worried that they may suffer negative...
Asylum situation gone wrong: Mother and daughter separated
Pennsylvania residents who have navigated the immigration process in the United States understand how challenging such situations can be. Many have been able to reach out for support as they become productive members of society in their new homelands. Others, however,...
Boys’ immigrant mother finally wins asylum
If a survey were conducted in Pennsylvania, asking immigrants why they came to this nation, answers would no doubt vary. Many would likely include stories of fleeing homelands from abject poverty and imminent violence. In fact, a young woman in another state says she...
Families may be released from immigration detention centers
A federal court judge in California is expected to rule on whether the immigration detention centers in Pennsylvania and Texas should continue to hold families with children. If the judge finds that holding the families is unconstitutional, more than 2,000 mothers and...
Asylum and immigration in the U.S.
Pennsylvania residents may be interested in learning more about some of the recent changes affecting asylum and immigration status in the United States. According to the House Judiciary Committee, between 2007 and 2013, there was more than a 585 percent increase in...
