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ASAP creates resources that help asylum seekers navigate the legal system, stay up-to-date on critical news, and succeed in their cases.
ASAP sees a future where the United States welcomes all who seek safety here. We work with our members — over 500,000 asylum seekers — to make that vision a reality.
Across the United States, mayors and city governments are joining Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) members in the fight for...
“Sharing your history is not just a powerful tool for creating change and building leadership, sharing your story can also...
ASAP is the largest community of asylum seekers in U.S. history. We ask all ASAP members an optional question: “What...
Dear ASAP members and supporters, We are writing to share some important news with you. Liz Willis, one of ASAP’s...
Wendi, a single mother seeking asylum from Guatemala, played a central role in ASAP’s CASA v. Mayorkas lawsuit that led...
We are so excited to spotlight Evelyn Núñez, ASAP’s Online Community Manager! The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Evelyn grew up...
Dear ASAP members, ASAP has reached 350,000 members! We are so excited to share this news with you. With over...
WORK PERMITS MAIN PAGE HERE. “We should all have the ability to work honorably while we wait for our asylum...
We are so excited to spotlight Emeizmi Mandagi! Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Emeizmi immigrated to the United States with her...
May 4, 2022 update for ASAP members: Great news! Work permits for many asylum seekers are now valid for 540...
We are so excited to announce that several staff members of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) have received national...
In the summer of 2018, members of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) were appalled to learn that the government...
In the past year, over 150,000 asylum seekers have received their work permits and Social Security numbers since becoming members...
We are so excited to spotlight Ngan Tran, ASAP’s Software Engineer! Ngan joined the ASAP team in 2021 as our...
Recently, the U.S. government proposed several changes to the asylum system — some good, and some bad. On October 19,...
We are excited to spotlight Leidy Perez-Davis, ASAP’s Policy Director! When Leidy was six years old, she moved from her...
ASAP members are speaking out against the long delays in processing of their renewal work permit applications and demanding the...
WORK PERMITS MAIN PAGE HERE. February 2022 Update: Good news! On February 7, 2022, a judge ruled that the Trump...
On August 20, 2021, the Secretary of Homeland Security, who oversees ICE and Border Patrol, met face-to-face with separated families...
Dear ASAP members, ASAP has reached 150,000 members! We are so excited to share this achievement with you. ASAP’s membership...
Over the last quarter, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has shared critical immigration resources with tens of thousands of...
In the summer of 2018, ASAP members chose to devote ASAP’s resources and advocacy efforts to supporting separated families, even...
In April of 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (a government agency also known as “USCIS” that decides immigration applications,...
ASAP is proud to support the Families Belong Together Act (H.R. 2766, S.1375), sponsored by Senator Blumenthal and Representative Castro!...
This quarter, thousands of ASAP members successfully defended their ability to work legally in the U.S.! Thanks to their leadership,...
We are excited to share that the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) now has 75,000 members! We have also scaled...
ASAP member W.L., whose advocacy played a critical role in the lawsuit CASA v. Wolf, has received her work permit...
BREAKING NEWS: On January 8, 2021, a federal judge decided that the government cannot change the asylum process as it...
We are excited to spotlight Anne Recinos, Co-Legal Director at the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP). Anne is the daughter...
We are excited to share updates about how the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has grown in response to our...
This summer ASAP was lucky to host legal interns Andrea Barrientos and Daniel Ocampo and legal fellow Clare Kane. Andrea,...
We are excited to share a photo story from Sullivan, a member of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP). “It...
Last updated on September 14, 2020. ASAP is currently challenging two new rules designed to prevent many asylum seekers from...
ASAP’s federal lawsuit challenging bias in the immigration court system will move forward, thanks to the recent ruling of a...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has released a new toolkit for advocates to help asylum seekers prepare their applications...
ASAP connected over 270 asylum seekers with pro bono attorneys to help them file monetary damages claims against the government...
For asylum seekers like Katherine, COVID-19 has made our immigration system even harder. Katherine was pregnant with twins when she...
ASAP has released 11 new infographics on the asylum process in Spanish! On topics ranging from how to check your case...
We are excited to highlight Dennise Moreno, one of our newest staff attorneys in ASAP’s Legal Emergency Department. Dennise joined...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has facilitated remote legal aid trainings for hundreds of attorneys and advocates during the...
Over the past several weeks, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) staff have been working to share information and resources related...
Alejandra got her asylum case on track after joining one of ASAP’s online communities and accessing our resources and legal...
During these turbulent times, ASAP is continuing to work on behalf of asylum seekers and helping other organizations and legal...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has trained over 200 pro bono attorneys to help separated families sue the government...
With ASAP’s help, Claudia was able to focus on childbirth rather than worry about missing her immigration hearing. Read more...
ASAP is fighting back as this administration tries to make it virtually impossible for asylum seekers to work legally. Since...
Macy is a member of our online community for asylum-seeking mothers. She wrote this post to share with other mothers...
Hannah Duncan is an ASAP volunteer and a student at Yale Law School. Hannah and other students traveled to San...
ASAP has released a four part video series about how to navigate the immigration court process. The Spanish-language videos are...
Mirna is a member of our online community for asylum-seeking mothers. She wrote this post to share with other mothers...
Yolanda and her son are no longer living in fear of imminent deportation, after reversing their deportation order with the...
Earlier this month, ASAP’s Legal Emergency Room (Legal ER) team – Dennise Moreno, Nicole Tan, and Liz Willis – traveled...
ASAP is fighting government efforts to make it impossible for asylum seekers to work in the United States. The Asylum...
This summer, ASAP took on the challenge of bringing Leticia back from Guatemala and reuniting her with her son. Leticia...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce that we are now an independent nonprofit organization! In July...
Naomi and her children are no longer living in fear of detention and imminent deportation. Now they can present their...
Last week the ASAP team traveled to Alabama for a wonderful staff retreat. During the retreat, we spent quality time...
The government expected Luz to appear in two different immigration courts thousands of miles apart – in the same week....
ASAP has expanded its Systemic Reform department, welcoming two new staff members to our team: Litigation Paralegal Marilyn E. Alvarado...
We are excited to introduce Daniela Rodriguez as ASAP’s Executive Assistant! Daniela migrated to the United States from Ecuador when...
Zulema accessed emergency legal aid and averted deportation for herself and her family. We met Zulema in our online community...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) responded to the threat of immigration raids on asylum seekers this summer. ASAP quickly...
We are excited to introduce Marilyn E. Alvarado, ASAP’s new litigation paralegal! Marilyn is a native New Yorker who has...
ASAP joined with three other legal services organizations in suing the government to stop the deportations of thousands of asylum...
ASAP is excited to announce the launch of a new online community for all Spanish-speaking adults who are seeking asylum...
This summer ASAP has been very grateful to host Legal Intern Edith Lerner, whose work has played in key role...
ASAP clients Suny Rodríguez and her minor son settled a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)...
For families separated at the border, reunification was only the first step towards safety and justice. These families now face...
We are very excited to introduce Jasmina Nogo, ASAP’s newest Staff Attorney! Jasmina came to the United States as a...
ASAP represented Andrea in reopening her asylum case, after she received a deportation order. When Andrea first contacted ASAP in...
Last month, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) helped Emily prepare a motion to move her case from Atlanta immigration...
The ASAP team convened in Chicago last week for an action-packed staff retreat. After a few in-person meetings and strategy...
ASAP and the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) are excited to announce our partnership to bring litigation on behalf of...
Communications and Development Associate William Montgomery says: “I feel so lucky to be a part of this team and to...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is proud to be featured in Professor Lindsay Harris’s recent article in Clinical Law...
Zulema accessed emergency legal aid and averted deportation for herself and her family. We met Zulema through our online community...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is proud to partner with the Mount Sinai Human Rights Program (MSHRP), a program...
ASAP at Yale member, Hannah Duncan, traveled to the Mexico-U.S. border to provide assistance to families at the SouthTexas Family...
After working with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) to successfully reverse her deportation order, Maria shared: “I feel at...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has released our second Annual Report! ASAP’s online community member, Libia shared: “When I...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) condemns the new interim final rule limiting the ways families fleeing violence can seek...
We are excited to announce the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) co-founder Conchita Cruz has received a two-year fellowship from...
Javier, an asylum-seeking father recently reunited with his child, said, “I was separated from my son who is seven years old,...
Two weeks ago, we called on our supporters to take a stand against the inhumane detention of immigrant children. This...
Last week the Trump administration proposed new regulations that would allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain immigrant...
Through a difficult summer filled with heart-wrenching news and attacks against asylum seekers, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) was...
After receiving news of a victory in her case, Libia shared her reflections about navigating the immigration system: “I used...
Access to an attorney while in detention could mean life or death for asylum-seeking families fleeing unspeakable violence. Since its...
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has heightened attacks on asylum seekers and their families. In an effort to deter...
After fighting to reverse her deportation order, our client Andrea shared this message: “I am happy and grateful for all...
In response to the Trump administration’s recent policy changes, ASAP’s staff have spoken out on various publications and broadcast programs...
In recent weeks, ASAP has been deeply grateful for the major outpouring of support. Thousands have donated, joined our mailing...
Did you know that 85% of the more than 24,000 asylum-seeking families ordered deported from July 2014 to November 2016...
Read on for our interns’ reflections from this past semester: Cindy Zhunio “Coming from a large undocumented community, I always...
Updated June 22, 2018 Our private online community is growing! The group has expanded by nearly 100 members this past...
We are excited to welcome Evelyn Núñez and Nicole Tan as the newest additions to the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project...
Four months after refusing to grant Cristina’s appeal and reverse her deportation order, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce that we are now members of The Greater Sum Foundation’s...
Each year, law student volunteers from the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s chapter at Yale Law School travel to the...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has released our first ever Annual Report! ASAP client Sandra says, “As someone who did...
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) board member Michelle Mendez and co-founder Swapna Reddy write in the Chicago Tribune: “Last week,...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce that our #GivingTuesday campaign was a success! With your help,...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has been named one of ten winners of the 2017 J.M.K. Innovation Prize! Awarded...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce a 96% win rate for our emergency motions to reopen...
October has been a busy month as our co-founders presented at events and trainings for: the American Bar Association, Building...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s client Luna fled to the United States after her siblings were murdered and she...
Volunteer Joanne Lee, Yale law student and Co-President of the YLS chapter of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) writes: “Near...
We are excited to have co-founders Dorothy Tegeler and Liz Willis officially join our staff! Dorothy is joining the Asylum...
Thank you to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Conant Family Foundation, and Echoing Green for supporting our work and helping...
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s client Suny Rodriguez sued the U.S. government for its mistreatment of her and her...
A few months ago, a woman reached out to us through the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s online community for...
Sandra and her father were mayoral candidates in Central America, when her father was murdered. After his murder, Sandra began...