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Dicta in law refers to a comment, suggestion, or observation made by a judge in an opinion that is not necessary to resolve the case, and as such, it is not legally binding on other courts but may still be cited as persuasive authority in future litigation.

Affirmative asylum is a process that allows non-citizens to apply for asylum in the United States. It's available to people who are already in the country, regardless of how they arrived or their immigration status. You must bring your own interpreter: 18 years old, fluent in English and another language.

Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) defines a child as a person who is both unmarried and under 21 years old. If someone applies for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status as a child but turns 21 before being approved for LPR status (also known as getting a Green Card), that person can no longer be considered a child for immigration purposes. This situation is commonly referred to as “aging out” and often means that these applicants would have to file a new petition or application, wait even longer to get a Green Card, or may no longer be eligible for a Green Card.

You must give biometric info to get asylum

A de novo review is a new review of an issue that is being appealed.

Defensive asylum is a process that allows people to apply for asylum to prevent deportation from the United States. It's used when someone is already in removal proceedings.

An "arriving alien" refers to a non-citizen who is attempting to enter the United States at a port of entry, seeking transit through the country, or is intercepted in international waters and brought to the U.S., essentially meaning anyone coming to the country and seeking admission, regardless of their method of arrival, as defined under U.S. immigration law

A Master Calendar Hearing, the initial stage in removal proceedings in immigration court, informs the individual of their rights and the charges against them, sets a schedule for the case, and allows them to seek legal representation if they don't have one

A "frivolous" asylum application, under US immigration law, is one where the applicant knowingly makes false or fabricated claims or misrepresents a material fact, and can lead to permanent ineligibility for future immigration benefits

The Asylum EAD Clock is a tracking system that measures the time an asylum application has been pending. It's used to determine eligibility for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). he “180-day Asylum EAD Clock” see below measures the time the Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal (asylum application), has been pending either with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and/or an immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)

March 11, 2025 : On Dec. 13, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) available to certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up to 540 days.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately

Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) Eligibility requirements for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) are based on the terms the president specifies in each DED directive. Each presidential directive includes the criteria for an individual to be covered by DED and certain exceptions for individuals who are not covered.

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"Enumeration Beyond Entry" (EBE) allows non-citizens to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) as part of their employment authorization application (Form I-765) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), streamlining the process and eliminating the need for a separate visit to a Social Security office.

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