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Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on February 18, 2026

On November 21, 2025, the United States government announced that it would be reviewing the cases of all refugees who entered the United States between January 21, 2021 and February 20, 2025. This includes refugees who now have green cards, and those who have applied for green cards and are still waiting for a decision.

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on February 18, 2026

In January 2026, the U.S. government began a Refugee Detention Policy where they started arresting and detaining refugees in Minnesota who have not yet gotten legal permanent resident status (or “green card”). On January 24, 2026, a group of refugees filed a class action lawsuit to stop this Refugee Detention Policy. If a judge agrees with this lawsuit, the court’s decision could apply to all refugees living in Minnesota who do not have their green cards and could be detained under the Refugee Detention Policy. Refugees could still be detained by ICE if there is a separate legal reason to deport that person.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on February 18, 2026

All people in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have Constitutional rights and protections. Neither immigration nor the police will assume you want to exercise your rights. You are in charge of asserting them by showing your Know Your Rights card or by telling the officer you are exercising your rights. These flyers explain your rights in various places and contexts.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on February 18, 2026

TPS: Quick Summary Chart of Currently Designated Countries

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on February 17, 2026

This paper is the result of desk research and of IRAP’s legal work with Syrian clients throughout the civil war and especially over the past year (December 2024 – December 2025, during which we counseled and/or represented approximately 781 clients from Syria). It examines the following questions: Do conditions in Syria over the past year, now, and as they are likely to be in the near future, justify the significant reduction of resettlement targets for Syrians and parallel emphasis on voluntary repatriation over other durable solutions by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)? And do conditions in Syria justify decisions by resettlement countries to significantly reduce resettlement admissions targets for Syrian refugees, exclude Syrians from relocation programs, and end other forms of protection for Syrians, including for those facing the highest protection risks?

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on February 17, 2026

On November 21, 2025, the United States government announced that it would be reviewing the cases of all refugees who entered the United States between January 21, 2021 and February 20, 2025. This includes refugees who now have green cards, and those who have applied for green cards and are still waiting for a decision.

Written by National Immigration Law Center (NILC). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Law Center (NILC).

Updated on February 17, 2026

This FAQ document covers employment-related issues faced by employees who will lose or have recently lost work authorization. It was created in partnership with the National Employment Law Project.

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on February 17, 2026

This article explains how a refugee in the U.S., or a lawful permanent resident (someone with a green card) who was resettled as a refugee, can file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a copy of their immigration file including their refugee application.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on October 08, 2025

This resource provides pointers for the community on recent enforcement actions occurring at immigration courts. It describes what we are seeing, where we are seeing it, what to know, best practices, what not to do, and includes helpful resources.

Written by Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition . Legally reviewed by Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition.

Updated on October 08, 2025

TheTrump Administration has instituted a new requirement for certain immigrants to register with the Department of Homeland Security(DHS). The Registration & Carry Requirement went into effect on April 11, 2025. Here’s what you need to know.