n Indian national and their dependents who have applied for asylum technically have a legal status in the US while their case is pending. This means that an Indian national and the dependents on his case can attend school while their case remains under consideration and in process. Applicants and their dependents are allowed to attend grade school, higher education, or other education/training institutions. It is important to note here that applicants should ensure that they do not inadvertently take part in paid internships or work-study programs as part of their education program. An applicant cannot receive any type of payment, even within their education program, BEFORE an asylum applicant secures a work permit. Any work without a work permit can jeopardize an applicant’s asylum case.