Immigration Status
Explainers on U.S. immigration statuses — lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, parolee, TPS holder, DACA recipient, and undocumented. Rights, limitations, and pathways for each.
Top questions about Immigration Status
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes have affected the processing of asylum applications in 2025?
Asylum officers continue to issue decisions, but heavy backlogs and policy shifts have created delays in interviews and hearings.
Read: Asylum Decisions Continue in 2025: No Official Halt, Delays PersistWhat are some recent changes in U.S. asylum policies as of January 20, 2025?
As of January 20, 2025, new U.S. asylum policies include the reinstated 'Remain in Mexico' policy and expanded expedited removals, which have altered how asylum seekers can apply and proceed with their claims.
Read: Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving PoliciesWhat is the U.S. policy stance regarding asylum seekers as of January 2026?
The U.S. has implemented a nationwide Asylum Hold and stricter screening protocols.
Read: Border Guards Detain 15 Asylum Seekers at Vilnius Airport Bound for GermanyWhat has USCIS done regarding asylum decisions as of late November 2025?
USCIS has internally paused all asylum decisions since late November 2025, halting approvals, denials, and closures nationwide.
Read: Asylum-Based EAD Renewal: What to Do When USCIS Pauses DecisionsWhat is the current status of asylum decisions after the shooting on November 26, 2025?
Asylum decisions have been halted indefinitely as of November 26, 2025, with no clear timeline for resuming adjudications.
Read: Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions Amid Vetting Push
Haiti Coach Sébastien Migné Awaits U.S. Visa for Olivier Woodensky Pierre Ahead of World Cup
Haiti defender Olivier Woodensky Pierre joins the national team in Florida after U.S. visa approval, completing the 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup training.
Autopsy Ordered After Detainee Dies in ICE Custody at Winn Correctional Center
A 43-year-old Georgian man died at Winn Correctional Center on June 4, 2026, marking the 19th ICE custody…
Trump Administration Moves to End TPS for Immigrants from Countries Hit by Climate Shocks
The Trump administration's 2026 policies restrict immigration from climate-vulnerable nations and remove climate language from DHS humanitarian protocols.
Trump Administration Launches Mass Deportation Hearings in Baltimore Mega Masters
Baltimore Immigration Court shifts to high-volume 'mega master' hearings, processing 120 cases per session amid a 3.3M case…
South Africa’s DIRCO to Charge Countries for Deporting Their Nationals, Chrispin Phiri Says
South Africa will charge foreign states for detention and deportation costs, according to a June 9, 2026 DIRCO…
Rep. Angie Craig Backs You Earned It, You Keep It Act to Raise Social Security Tax Cap
The You Earned It, You Keep It Act is pending; Social Security benefits remain taxable for 2026. No…
House Ways and Means Committee Probes IRS Data-Sharing Agreement as Refunds Stall
Lawmakers demand answers as 1.7 million IRS refunds are frozen following illegal data-sharing with ICE and a mandatory…
U.S. Government Accountability Office Finds Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss Wasted Millions
GAO report GAO-26-108886 exposes waste, safety gaps, and three deaths at the Fort Bliss ICE detention hub during…
Greece Fast-Tracks Deportations Under New Pact on Migration and Asylum
Greece's new 2026 fast-track deportation law accelerates removals, criminalizes illegal stay, and limits the power of appeals to…
US Wind Gains Tax Credit Reprieve Under Physical-Work Test in Continuous Construction
Wind developers must start construction before July 5, 2026, to secure IRS tax credits, requiring significant physical work…