Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Thousands of Haitians Get Stuck in Tapachula as Asylum Backlogs Freeze Cases
Haitian asylum seekers in Tapachula face long delays and economic limbo as Mexico’s refugee system struggles with funding cuts and language barriers.
Epping Council Challenges High Court Ruling Blocking Closure of Asylum Hotel
Epping Council's bid for a permanent injunction against an asylum seeker hotel failed in the High Court, with…
Senators Demand Return of Deported California DACA Recipient as Kristi Noem Backs Enforcement
Senators demand DHS transparency after 86 DACA recipients were deported in 2025, questioning the use of 'criminal histories'…
Home Office Considers Handcuffing Child Asylum Seekers for Removal
UK Home Secretary shifts asylum policy to 30-month temporary protection with periodic reviews starting March 2026; unaccompanied minors…
Poland Ends Special Legal Status for Ukrainians, Putting Pesel UKR and Permits at Risk
Poland repeals the 2022 Special Act, moving 1 million Ukrainians to standard immigration rules and EU protection frameworks…
Greece Revokes Thousands of Asylum Permits as North Africa Cases Come Under Review
Greece to revoke 1,000+ asylum permits and suspend North African sea-arrival applications, sparking international outcry over human rights…
5,000 Asylum Seekers Lose Work Authorization After Being Charged with Particularly Serious Crime
U.S. asylum adjudicators are strictly applying criminal history bars, such as 'particularly serious crimes,' which can permanently block…
Supreme Court Upholds Substantial-Evidence Standard for Immigration Board Reviews
The Supreme Court ruled that appeals courts must defer to BIA factual findings in asylum cases, narrowing the…
UK Tightens Entry Rules for Saint Lucian Passport Holders as Asylum Claims Rise
Saint Lucian passport holders now require a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short visits, though reports of…
UK Freezes Student Visas for Four Countries Under Emergency Brake on Asylum Claims
UK suspends study visas for four nations using 'emergency brake' powers following a 470% spike in asylum claims,…