SC Slams UNHCR Refugee Cards in India, Not Legally Enforceable
The Supreme Court held on October 6, 2025 that UNHCR Refugee Cards do not grant enforceable legal rights…
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Maryland Man Kilmar Abrego Garcia Denied in Asylum Bid
A judge denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to reopen his 2019 asylum case; he has 30 days to…
Switzerland Tightens Ukrainian Refugee Admissions with Region Rules
Starting November 1, 2025, Switzerland will use a region-based test for S status, excluding most applicants from seven…
OCI for a Minor in the UK: Key Document and Custody Requirements
UK families should submit a complete online OCI application for minors with both parents’ passports, the child’s full…
Citizenship for OCI-Born Children: OCI Cards, Renunciation, Passports
Children of newly naturalized U.S. parents may gain citizenship via acquisition at birth or automatically under the Child…
Permanent Citizenship: Why States May Not Grant and Revoke
Courts, led by the First Circuit, have blocked a Trump executive order aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship, holding…
US Veterans Stand With Afghan Asylum Seekers, Launching Battle Buddies
Launched in June 2025 by AfghanEvac and IAVA, Battle Buddies pairs veterans with Afghan asylum seekers to provide…
Bronx Immigrants Speak Out After Fraudulent Lawyer Case, Amankwaa
Kofi Amankwaa received a 70-month sentence for a $16 million VAWA fraud that led to deportations and damaged…
Can I File I-140 and I-485 Simultaneously During a Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it continues to accept concurrent I-140 and I-485 filings during shutdowns. Eligible U.S.-based applicants…