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House Republicans propose new immigration fees for asylum seekers
House Republicans propose historic $1,000 asylum fees, cost increases for immigration applications, and a $68.8 billion enforcement plan. Critics warn…
Trump invites white Afrikaners to seek asylum in the United States
President Trump’s 2025 executive order welcomed white Afrikaners as refugees, pausing broader refugee admissions. Interest vastly exceeded actual approvals; only…
UK government seeks private landlords to house asylum seekers with Serco
The UK government’s Serco scheme invites private landlords to house asylum seekers, offering five-year leases and guaranteed rent to cut…
EU asylum decisions rise as Syrians lead in protection status
EU asylum decisions in 2024 rose 7% to 437,900 grants, mainly benefiting Syrians and led by Germany. New applications dropped,…
Serco scheme expands UK government asylum accommodation services
The Serco scheme lets the UK government work with Serco to house asylum seekers, run detention centers, and deliver job…
Republicans propose asylum application fees for first time in U.S. history
Republicans seek to charge a $1,000 asylum application fee for the first time in U.S. history. This controversial measure, included…
UK Home Office faces scrutiny over assaults on asylum seekers in care
Between January 2023 and August 2024, the UK Home Office recorded 5,960 assaults on asylum seekers, with 380 hate crimes…
Serco looks to add more homes for asylum seekers in the UK
Serco expands its UK asylum housing, replacing expensive hotels with private homes to save millions in public funds. Landlords are…