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Special cases and protections

Guides and articles about special cases and protections.

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Asylum I-589: when to apply

Asylum I-589 application guide: one-year filing deadline, credible fear standard, evidence requirements, work authorization timing, interview preparation, and common pitfalls.

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·1 min read·Special cases and protections

Borrower defense to repayment step-by-step

Borrower defense to repayment: who qualifies for federal loan discharge, application evidence, closed school discharge options, and what to expect after applying.

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·1 min read·Special cases and protections

Borrower defense to repayment: an attorney's guide for 2026

Federal direct-loan discharge under borrower defense: who qualifies, the application form walkthrough, evidence that succeeds, and what an attorney adds.

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·1 min read·Special cases and protections

DACA renewal timeline 2026

A DACA renewal guide for 2026, including current court posture, I-821D, I-765, I-765WS, timing, fees, online filing, and EAD replacement traps.

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·1 min read·Special cases and protections

TPS renewals 2026

TPS renewals 2026: current country designations, re-registration deadlines, EAD renewal process, travel authorization, and adjustment of status eligibility.

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·1 min read·Special cases and protections

Official sources

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Procedural deep-dives

US student visas hub
F-1, CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT procedural guides in one place.
F-1 document checklist 2026
What to assemble for I-20, DS-160, and the consular interview.
OPT & STEM OPT complete guide
Post-completion work authorisation after you graduate.