How should you answer and can your answer get you in prison?

I think for that question, we usually write “asylum applicant” or “asylum pending,” but you can write whatever you think is most appropriate, and if you are not sure, you can circle the question and hand-wrote “see cover letter” next to it. In the cover letter (or on the supplement page at the end of the form), you can provide further explanation. I think as long as everything is explained and you attach documents showing your status, you should be fine. Take care, Jason

Gotcha! Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. On the form Question 27, it is asking for my current immigration status. So, I am a bit confused. Since I am filing concurrently do I enter my current immigration status as « asylum applicant » or « AOS applicant ». I understand that I need to enter c9 at question 28 but the current immigration status is what is confusing me. Thanks again for all you do!

If you are renewing a work permit based on asylum pending, it is c-8. If you are seeking a new work permit based on the marriage case, it is c-9. It is kind of up to you. The advantage of the c-8 is that you get the automatic extension of the old card if you file before the current card expires and it is good for 5 years. The advantage of the c-9 is that you can file jointly with form I-131 Advance Parole and your EAD will be valid for work and to re-enter the US if you want to travel. Take care, Jason

1 – I guess that is possible given how ICE has been behaving lately. I wrote about the possibility of WOR people being removed to a third country on March 12, 2025 and that might help, but if you have an ICE check-in scheduled, you would be well advised to talk with a lawyer and make arrangements to respond if they detain you, try to transfer you to another state (away from family and lawyers), or send you to a third country. 2 – To get the I-130 approved, you will likely need to go to a USCIS office for an interview. I would have a lawyer assist with that, as maybe the lawyer will know if other, similarly situated people are being detained. Also, you should evaluate whether you are even eligible to get a GC given your convictions. If you are not eligible, there is no point in processing the I-130. If you are eligible, do you need a waiver? If so, do you have a strong case? I think if you know more about the possibility of getting the GC, you will be better able to evaluate the risk and whether it is worth a try. Take care, Jason

Sorry, I cannot answer such specific questions, as I am not familiar with your case. I think most of the questions are looking for your last entry, but it depends on the question. For your I-94, we would include the last entry on the form and also a copy of the asylum granted I-94, so USCIS has that as well. Take care, Jason

Hi Jason! I have a pending asylum but adjusting my status through marriage. I am filing the work permit for Cat c9 and I was wondering what status to enter? Pending asylum? I am concerned that it may confused them. Or do I need to add additional comment using the last page. Thank you!

I entered the country as a LPR. Due to 2 convictions (CIMT) I was ordered removed then granted WOR in 2013. I just filed an I-130 and also have an I-765 pending. My questions are:
1) I’m I currently at risk of detention/ deportation?
2) I was advised once the I-130 is approved I should re-open and adjust, do you think I have a good chance here or I’m I increasing the risk by doing this?

Thank you for your time in advance

1- on part 1 Q.10 about recent immigration history. So I came in the US in 2014 as an F1 and was granted asylum last year. In 2025 I traveled once to go visit my family. Before that I had never left the country since I came. So for immigration history should I enter 2025 information? Since I came back with a travel document or should I provide my 2014 information when I came in as F1?

2- if I provide information of my last entry (2025) then I guess I don’t have to provide the non immigrant visa number? Then how should I reply to Q11? -When I last arrived in the US? Should I file other : and put Asylee?

3-Q12- asked for I-94. Should I provide the I-94 that was granted with my asylum approval letter or the one that is attached to my F1?

4-depending on those questions I guess my Q13 will be NO and Q14 will be blanked? Since my last arrival in 2025 is as an Asylee and it hasn’t changed since?

Thanks for all your help