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USCIS Revises Rules on Validity of Refugee and Asylee Marriages
Starting March 3, 2025, USCIS mandates documented, legally valid refugee marriages for immigration benefits. Informal marriages are excluded. The retroactive…
High Court Defers Judgment in Athlone Asylum Centre Legal Dispute
The Athlone asylum centre legal dispute involves councillors contesting planning and environmental approvals. The High Court deferred judgment until draft…
Trump Unveils Plan to Dismiss Asylum Claims and Accelerate Deportations
The Trump administration’s 2025 immigration policies include an indefinite refugee ban, nationwide expedited removal, and strict asylum barriers. These actions…
Hundreds of Asylum Seekers to Relocate to New Brunswick by 2027
New Brunswick will receive about 400 asylum seekers from 2025 to 2027 with over CAD 14.1 million federal funds aiding…
Arizona DACA Recipient Faces Unsafe and Uncertain Citizenship Path
DACA recipients in Arizona keep deportation protection and work permits after the Fifth Circuit’s 2025 decision. Their status is temporary,…
Trump Revives Clinton-Era Tool to Accelerate Asylum Deportations
The Supreme Court approved mass deportations of CHNV parolees and expanded expedited removal across the U.S. Noncitizens must register under…
Is There a Different I-485 Fee for Refugees Versus Asylees?
Refugees applying for permanent residency via Form I-485 pay no fees, while asylees pay $1,440 or seek a waiver. Both…
Council and AILA Sue DHS, USCIS to Reveal Asylee Green Card Suspension Details
In March 2025, USCIS suspended green card processing for asylees and refugees. A June lawsuit seeks agency transparency on added…