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.
Trump Moves to Expand Refugee Program for White South Africans Facing Persecution
Trump's 2026 refugee policy limits total admissions to 7,500, with nearly all slots reserved for white South Africans under the 'Mission South Africa' program.
After 50 Rejections, Applicant Lands Two Microsoft Offers by Leveraging Linkedin Networking
Benjamin Phillips beat 50 rejections to land two Microsoft offers by shifting from mass applications to targeted networking…
Canada Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Asylum Seekers Under Bill C-12
Canada issues 30,000 warning letters to asylum seekers under Bill C-12, narrowing hearing access and increasing deportation risks…
USCIS Processing Delays Freeze DACA Renewals, Forcing Recipients Out of Work
USCIS delays and a 39-country freeze are causing DACA work permits to expire, leading to job losses and…
Home Office Faces Hundreds of Claims Over Asylum Families in Single Rooms
The Home Office faces legal challenges over asylum room-sharing policies under Operation Maximise, with new guidance taking effect…
Indian Christian Convert Loses New Zealand Asylum Appeal at Immigration and Protection Tribunal
New Zealand's tribunal rejected an Indian convert's asylum appeal, ruling he could safely relocate within India and failed…
House Approves Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants Through Jan. 20, 2029
House passes 224-204 bill extending Haitian TPS to Jan 2029, following a successful discharge petition. The measure now…
Home Office Closes 11 Hotels Housing Asylum Seekers, Including Aberdeen Site
Nearly 300 asylum seekers were moved in Aberdeen from two hotels to Farmer’s Hall as the Home Office…
Waist Restraint Belts Used in France Return Flights Under UK-France “one In, One Out” Pilot
UK prison inspector report highlights communication gaps and restraint use in 2026 France removal flights under the 'one…
Greece Revokes Refugee Status for 1,200 Syrians as Voluntary Returns Rise
Greece revoked refugee status for 1,203 Syrians in 2026, citing changed conditions in Syria and initiating a systematic…