- Asylum
- USCIS
- Immigration court
Annual asylum fee: what it is, who pays, and where
The annual asylum fee applies for each year your asylum application stays pending. Learn who pays it, where to pay it, and how to keep proof of payment.
Blog
Clear guides for your immigration process.
General information in plain language, with links to official sources. It is not legal advice: for your specific case, consult a licensed attorney.
- Asylum
- USCIS
- Immigration court
Asylum Process (I-589): Affirmative vs. Defensive
The asylum process with Form I-589: affirmative vs. defensive asylum, the one-year deadline, evidence, biometrics, the interview and the court hearing.
- Work permit
- Asylum
- USCIS
Asylum Work Permit (c8) and the Asylum Clock
Asylum work permit (EAD c8): when you can apply, how the asylum clock works, what stops it, and what changed in 2025 for fees, validity and extensions.
- Detention
- Immigration court
- Attorneys and fraud
Habeas corpus for ICE detainees: what it is
Habeas corpus for ICE detainees: what it is, how it differs from a bond hearing, where it is filed and what families can do in the first few days.
- Immigration court
- Basic guides
How to check your immigration court case (EOIR)
How to check your immigration court case with EOIR using your A-number: hearing date, court address and decisions, online or by phone, and what to do next.
- Attorneys and fraud
- Basic guides
Immigration Lawyers in the US: When and How to Choose
Immigration lawyers in the US: when you need one, how to verify a license, where to find free help, and how to avoid notario fraud and other red flags.
- Basic guides
- USCIS
- Immigration court
Immigration processes in the United States: a map
Immigration processes in the United States in plain English: who decides each case, asylum, family petitions, green cards, citizenship, TPS and court.
- Immigration court
- Basic guides
Motion to Change Venue in Immigration Court
Motion to change venue in immigration court: what to do when you move to another state, the EOIR-33, the motion itself, and why you keep attending court.
- Immigration court
- Basic guides
Motion to Continue: How to Reschedule Your Court Date
Motion to continue in immigration court: what it is, common good cause reasons, what to include, how to serve DHS, and why you must keep attending.
- Basic guides
- Attorneys and fraud
Your Immigration Ally: What It Does and Doesn't Do
Your immigration ally prepares and organizes your documents so you can file them yourself. What it does, what it doesn't, and how to choose one you trust.
Would you like us to review your case?
Message us on WhatsApp. The first consultation is free: we tell you which documents are needed and whether your case needs an attorney. Our team works primarily in Spanish.