The final day for filing an asylum application for individuals who entered the United States as unaccompanied minors, before their 18th birthday, is just 4 days away.
On November, 25, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted final approval of the settlement agreement reached by the parties in J.O.P. v. DHS, No. 8:19-CV-01944-SAG (D. Md.). On the same day, the J.O.P. settlement agreement took effect, starting a 90-day window for certain noncitizens with prior unaccompanied child (UC) determinations to file their asylum applications with USCIS in order to become J.O.P. class members. To become a J.O.P. class member, eligible individuals must file their asylum applications with USCIS by Monday, February 24, 2025.
Effective January 22, 2025 the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), waived all requirements that applicants for adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident get the COVID-19 vaccination.
USCIS will not issue any request for evidence or notice of intent to deny for failure to provide proof of vaccination. USCIS will also not deny any adjustment application based on failure to get the vaccination.
The Temporary Protective Status “TPS” extension issued on January 10, 2025 has been cancelled effective February 3, 2025. The 2023 TPS registration period expires on April 2, 2025.
The Secretary of Homeland Security must determine, by February 1, 2025, whether to extend or terminate the 2023 Venezuela TPS designation and must also determine, by July 12, 2025, whether to extend or terminate the 2021 Venezuela TPS designation.
USCIS will not accept any new TPS re-registration applications or associated work permits. For applications for re-registration already filed will not be processed and refunds issued for fees paid. Work permits issued with October 2, 2026 expiration dates will be invalidated.
The final day for unaccompanied minors to file for asylum as a member of the class action is Monday February 24, 2025
You are part of the Class covered by the Settlement Agreement (“Class Member”) if, on or before February 24, 2025, you (1) were determined to be an Unaccompanied Child; (2) filed an asylum application that was pending with USCIS; (3) on the date you filed your asylum application with USCIS, you were 18 years of age or older, or you had a parent or legal guardian in the United States who is available to provide care and physical custody; and (4) have not received an adjudication from USCIS on the merits of your asylum application.
Some individuals who were previously determined to be Unaccompanied Children but have not yet filed for asylum with USCIS can become Class Members if they file an asylum application with USCIS on or before February 24, 2025, and meet the other requirements described above
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