User Question: I need help with my situation. My asylum case was dismissed **without prejudice** by the judge in 2018, and I received Form I-797C from the court. My lawyer told me to do biometrics the next day, which I completed. Since 2018, I have been undocumented with no work permit, but I am still in the U.S. I also have a 3-year-old son who lives in the U.S. Any suggestions on what I should do next?

Expert Answer: Since your asylum case was **dismissed without prejudice**, you may still have options. You should first check if you have any removal order or pending immigration proceedings by calling the **EOIR hotline (1-800-898-7180)**. Since you are undocumented, you should explore options such as **family-based petitions** (if you have a U.S. citizen spouse or other qualifying relative), potential **humanitarian relief**, or **reopening your asylum case** if circumstances have changed. Given your long period of being undocumented, consulting an **immigration attorney** immediately is strongly advised to determine the best path forward.