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New Changes to the US Expedited Removal Policy

On January 20, 2025, DHS acting director signed a memorandum entitled Exercising Appropriate Discretion Under Parole Authority. That memorandum clarifies DHS’s position regarding the scope of the parole statute, 8 U.S.C. § 1182( d)(5), and directs a variety of actions to implement the memorandum. The memorandum also authorizes DHS components to pause, modify, or terminate, […]

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Know Your Right Important Steps for Cameroonians in the U.S.

The Cameroon Advocacy Network provides general information regarding legal processes accessible to Cameroonians and other asylum seekers and immigrants residing in the United States. This information is not intended as legal advice for specific applications. It is strongly recommended to seek guidance from an attorney or register as a member to access legal assistance when […]

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TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS)?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status provided to nationals of specific countries experiencing situations, such as ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary and temporary conditions, that make deportation or forced return to that country unsafe.

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Deported Cameroonian Asylum Seekers Returned to U.S.

Deported Cameroonian Asylum Seekers Returned to U.S. Returnees Abused in Both Countries; U.S. Breached AsylumConfidentiality July 18, 2024, Washington, D.C. – The United States government has, since May 2024, approved the return of 27 Cameroonian asylum seekers who experienced serious harm in Cameroon after their deportation from the U.S. in 2020, a coalition of human […]