Eleven New Infographics

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Dear ASAP members, ASAP has reached 300,000 members! We are so excited to share this news with you….
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are so excited to spotlight Emeizmi Mandagi! Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Emeizmi immigrated to the United States with…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO.  Dear ASAP Members, When you applied to become an ASAP member, we asked you: What is one thing…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. May 4, 2022 update for ASAP members: Great news! Work permits for many asylum seekers are now valid…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are so excited to announce that several staff members of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) have…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO.  WORK PERMITS MAIN PAGE HERE. May 4, 2022 Update: Great news! Work permits for many asylum seekers are…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. In the summer of 2018, members of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) were appalled to learn that…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. In the past year, over 150,000 asylum seekers have received their work permits and Social Security numbers since…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are so excited to spotlight Ngan Tran, ASAP’s Software Engineer! Ngan joined the ASAP team in 2021…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Recently, the U.S. government proposed several changes to the asylum system — some good, and some bad. On…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to spotlight Leidy Perez-Davis, ASAP’s Policy Director! When Leidy was six years old, she moved…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP members are speaking out against the long delays in processing of their renewal work permit applications and…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO.  WORK PERMITS MAIN PAGE HERE. February 2022 Update: Good news! On February 7, 2022, a judge ruled that…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. On Friday, August 20, the Secretary of Homeland Security, who oversees ICE and Border Patrol, met face-to-face with…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO.  Dear ASAP members, ASAP has reached 150,000 members! We are so excited to share this achievement with you….
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Over the last quarter, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has shared critical immigration resources with tens of…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. In the summer of 2018, ASAP members chose to devote ASAP’s resources and advocacy efforts to supporting separated…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. In April of 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (a government agency also known as “USCIS” that decides…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP is proud to support the Families Belong Together Act (H.R. 2766,  S.1375), sponsored by Senator Blumenthal and…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. This quarter, thousands of ASAP members successfully defended their ability to work legally in the U.S.!  Thanks to…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to share that the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) now has 75,000 members! We have…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP member W.L., whose advocacy played a critical role in the lawsuit CASA v. Wolf, has received her…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. BREAKING NEWS: On January 8, 2021, a federal judge decided that the government cannot change the asylum process…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO.  We are excited to spotlight Anne Recinos, Co-Legal Director at the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP). Anne is…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to share updates about how the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has grown in response…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. This summer ASAP was lucky to host legal interns Andrea Barrientos and Daniel Ocampo and legal fellow Clare…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to share a photo story from Sullivan, a member of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Last updated on September 14, 2020. ASAP is currently challenging two new rules designed to prevent many asylum…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP’s federal lawsuit challenging bias in the immigration court system will move forward, thanks to the recent ruling…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has released a new toolkit for advocates to help asylum seekers prepare…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP connected over 270 asylum seekers with pro bono attorneys to help them file monetary damages claims against…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. For asylum seekers like Katherine, COVID-19 has made our immigration system even harder. Katherine was pregnant with twins…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP has released 11 new infographics on the asylum process in Spanish! On topics ranging from how to check…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to highlight Dennise Moreno, one of our newest staff attorneys in ASAP’s Legal Emergency Department….
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has facilitated remote legal aid trainings for hundreds of attorneys and advocates…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Over the past several weeks, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) staff have been working to share information and…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Alejandra got her asylum case on track after joining one of ASAP’s online communities and accessing our resources…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. During these turbulent times, ASAP is continuing to work on behalf of asylum seekers and helping other organizations…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has trained over 200 pro bono attorneys to help separated families sue…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. With ASAP’s help, Claudia was able to focus on childbirth rather than worry about missing her immigration hearing….
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP is fighting back as this administration tries to make it virtually impossible for asylum seekers to work…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Macy is a member of our online community for asylum-seeking mothers. She wrote this post to share with…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Hannah Duncan is an ASAP volunteer and a student at Yale Law School. Hannah and other students traveled…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP has released a four part video series about how to navigate the immigration court process. The Spanish-language…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Mirna is a member of our online community for asylum-seeking mothers. She wrote this post to share with…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Yolanda and her son are no longer living in fear of imminent deportation, after reversing their deportation order…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Earlier this month, ASAP’s Legal Emergency Room (Legal ER) team – Dennise Moreno, Nicole Tan, and Liz Willis…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP is fighting government efforts to make it impossible for asylum seekers to work in the United States….
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. This summer, ASAP took on the challenge of bringing Leticia back from Guatemala and reuniting her with her…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce that we are now an independent nonprofit organization!…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Naomi and her children are no longer living in fear of detention and imminent deportation. Now they can…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Last week the ASAP team traveled to Alabama for a wonderful staff retreat. During the retreat, we spent…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The government expected Luz to appear in two different immigration courts thousands of miles apart – in the…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP has expanded its Systemic Reform department, welcoming two new staff members to our team: Litigation Paralegal Marilyn…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to introduce Daniela Rodriguez as ASAP’s Executive Assistant! Daniela migrated to the United States from…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Zulema accessed emergency legal aid and averted deportation for herself and her family. We met Zulema in our…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) responded to the threat of immigration raids on asylum seekers this summer….
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to introduce Marilyn E. Alvarado, ASAP’s new litigation paralegal! Marilyn is a native New Yorker…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP joined with three other legal services organizations in suing the government to stop the deportations of thousands…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP is excited to announce the launch of a new online community for all Spanish-speaking adults who are…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. This summer ASAP has been very grateful to host Legal Intern Edith Lerner, whose work has played in…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP clients Suny Rodríguez and her minor son settled a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. For families separated at the border, reunification was only the first step towards safety and justice. These families…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are very excited to introduce Jasmina Nogo, ASAP’s newest Staff Attorney! Jasmina came to the United States…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP represented Andrea in reopening her asylum case, after she received a deportation order. When Andrea first contacted…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Last month, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) helped Emily prepare a motion to move her case from…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The ASAP team convened in Chicago last week for an action-packed staff retreat. After a few in-person meetings…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP and the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) are excited to announce our partnership to bring litigation on…
Read More

Communications and Development Associate William Montgomery says: “I feel so lucky to be a part of this team and to…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is proud to be featured in Professor Lindsay Harris’s recent article in…
Read More

  Zulema accessed emergency legal aid and averted deportation for herself and her family. We met Zulema through our online community…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is proud to partner with the Mount Sinai Human Rights Program (MSHRP),…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. ASAP at Yale member, Hannah Duncan, traveled to the Mexico-U.S. border to provide assistance to families at the…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. After working with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) to successfully reverse her deportation order, Maria shared: “I…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has released our second Annual Report! ASAP’s online community member, Libia shared:…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) condemns the new interim final rule limiting the ways families fleeing violence…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to announce the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) co-founder Conchita Cruz has received a two-year…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Javier, an asylum-seeking father recently reunited with his child, said, “I was separated from my son who is seven…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Two weeks ago, we called on our supporters to take a stand against the inhumane detention of immigrant…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Last week the Trump administration proposed new regulations that would allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Through a difficult summer filled with heart-wrenching news and attacks against asylum seekers, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. After receiving news of a victory in her case, Libia shared her reflections about navigating the immigration system:…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Access to an attorney while in detention could mean life or death for asylum-seeking families fleeing unspeakable violence….
Read More

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is now hiring a Development Associate and an Immigration Staff Attorney! ASAP serves over 2,800…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has heightened attacks on asylum seekers and their families. In an effort…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. After fighting to reverse her deportation order, our client Andrea shared this message: “I am happy and grateful…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. In response to the Trump administration’s recent policy changes, ASAP’s staff have spoken out on various publications and…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. In recent weeks, ASAP has been deeply grateful for the major outpouring of support. Thousands have donated, joined…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) at the Urban Justice Center seeks to sponsor law students and recent…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Did you know that 85% of the more than 24,000 asylum-seeking families ordered deported from July 2014 to…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Read on for our interns’ reflections from this past semester: Cindy Zhunio “Coming from a large undocumented community,…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Updated June 22, 2018 Our private online community is growing! The group has expanded by nearly 100 members…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to welcome Evelyn Núñez and Nicole Tan as the newest additions to the Asylum Seeker…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Four months after refusing to grant Cristina’s appeal and reverse her deportation order, the Board of Immigration Appeals…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce that we are now members of The Greater…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Each year, law student volunteers from the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s chapter at Yale Law School travel…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has released our first ever Annual Report! ASAP client Sandra says, “As someone…
Read More

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is looking for an immigration paralegal to join our team! The paralegal’s responsibilities will…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) board member Michelle Mendez and co-founder Swapna Reddy write in the Chicago Tribune:…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce that our #GivingTuesday campaign was a success! With…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) has been named one of ten winners of the 2017 J.M.K. Innovation…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is excited to announce a 96% win rate for our emergency motions…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. October has been a busy month as our co-founders presented at events and trainings for: the American Bar…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s client Luna fled to the United States after her siblings were murdered…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Volunteer Joanne Lee, Yale law student and Co-President of the YLS chapter of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. We are excited to have co-founders Dorothy Tegeler and Liz Willis officially join our staff! Dorothy is joining…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Thank you to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Conant Family Foundation, and Echoing Green for supporting our work and…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s client Suny Rodriguez sued the U.S. government for its mistreatment of her…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. A few months ago, a woman reached out to us through the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)’s online…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Sandra and her father were mayoral candidates in Central America, when her father was murdered. After his murder,…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Guest Post by Iva Velickovic, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) Volunteer Last Thursday, I practiced counting to ten…
Read More

ESPAÑOL ABAJO. Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) co-founders Conchita Cruz and Swapna Reddy published an op-ed in TIME highlighting the…
Read More