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Record Surge in Asylum Claims by Migrants Initially Arriving as Skilled Workers
Skilled workers increasingly switch to asylum claims in 2024-2025, driven by geopolitical instability and visa constraints. The UK, US, and…
UK Universities May Lose Rights to Recruit Foreign Students Amid Asylum Surge
UK universities face sanctions from September 2025 if many international students claim asylum after studies. The government introduces stricter checks…
Universities Face Potential Ban Over Excessive Foreign Student Asylum Claims
New US laws and presidential rulings impose strict visa bans on students from six countries and restrict foreign student mobility.…
Trump Administration Pushes DACA Recipients Toward ‘Self-Deportation’
Trump’s 2025 policies and court decisions limit DACA protections, particularly in Texas where work permits are revoked. Funding for immigration…
San Diego Asylum Seekers Rely on ‘FAITH’ to Navigate Complex System
San Diego faced a major shift in 2025 when its main migrant shelters closed due to federal restrictions and funding…
Donald Trump Suffers Major Setback as Deportations Under Asylum Ban Ended
On August 2, 2025, a federal court halted deportations under Trump’s asylum ban, restoring asylum application rights for migrants already…
No DHS Directive in 2025 Ordering DACA Recipients to Self-Deport
DACA protections remain in effect through August 2025 despite a court ruling against Biden’s 2022 regulation. DHS and USCIS process…
Home Office Criticized for Lack of Data on Asylum Seeker Sexual Offences
The UK lacks specific data on sexual offences committed by asylum seekers despite rising foreign-national offender rates. This gap limits…