USCIS and Immigration Court (EOIR) are now requiring asylum seekers to pay an annual fee for each year that their application is pending. This fee is currently $102 per application. Please note this is not per person; if one person files an asylum application, and their spouse and children are included as derivatives, they still only need to pay one $102 for the year. . USCIS and the court are supposed to send a notice to people when they need you to pay the annual asylum f

DHS recently proposed a new rule regarding the issuance of EADs (work authorization) for asylum seekers. This new rule contains several different proposals that would affect those applying for their initial EADs, as well as those applying to renew their EADs. This rule has not yet gone into effect, and it is possible that it will not go into effect, or that only certain parts of it will be implemented. However, we wanted to make sure you were aware of the proposal so that y

The recent ICE surge in Maine has caused fear, trauma, and significant financial burdens for families, communities, and taxpayers. As Attorney Robin Nice told Maine Public and the Bangor Daily News, ICE's treatment of asylum seekers and those without criminal histories is inhumane and senseless.

We understand that this is a time of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty for all of our clients, particularly those in Maine. We are aware that in recent days, ICE has surged in Maine. If you witness a specific ICE-related incident, or know someone who has, please report it to the Maine ICE Watch Hotline at 207-544-9989 . This hotline helps document verified activity and supports community response efforts. We encourage individuals and families in Maine to familiarize themselves