Can I file for asylum if I missed the one-year deadline?
I entered the US on B1/B2 in March 2024 and overstayed. I only learned about filing for asylum now, in April 2026 — more than two years after entry. I've heard about the one-year rule.
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How do I get an EAD while waiting on my asylum decision?
I filed I-589 in February 2026. No interview scheduled yet. Savings are running out and I need to work. When can I file for work authorization and which form?
April 13, 2026
Not selected in the H-1B lottery. What are my options to stay in the US?
I'm on F-1 OPT expiring in August 2026. My employer registered me for the FY27 H-1B; I wasn't selected. What can I do next?
April 12, 2026
Divorced 2.5 years after getting my green card. Can I still naturalize under the 3-year rule?
I got my green card through marriage to a US citizen in October 2023. In April 2026 we divorced. I've heard about filing N-400 in 3 years instead of 5. Does that apply to me?
Can I leave the US with a pending I-485 without advance parole?
I filed I-485 based on an I-140 (EB-2) three months ago. I urgently need to fly to my sick mother in Canada. I have a valid H-1B visa. Does "advance parole" apply automatically or do I need to get it?
April 11, 2026
I have TPS. Should I file for asylum in parallel?
I've had TPS for 5 years. There are rumors that the program for my country may not be renewed. Different lawyers say different things. Should I file I-589?
April 9, 2026
USCIS scheduled a "Stokes interview." What does that mean?
After our first AOS marriage interview, we received a notice for a second interview marked "Stokes." Please explain what it is and how to prepare.
April 7, 2026
I overstayed my visa by 4 years. What are realistic legalization options?
I entered on B1/B2 in 2022 and overstayed. I work for cash. Not married, parents live in Georgia (the country). Is there anything realistic I can do or do I need to leave?