Asylum
U.S. asylum application procedures, credible and reasonable fear standards, immigration court proceedings, and policy changes affecting asylum seekers. Covers defensive and affirmative asylum processes.
Canada Reports Decline in Asylum Claims Amid Border Measures
A 33% decline in Canadian asylum claims in 2025 reflects the impact of expanded border agreements and stricter visa rules. Coordinated North American enforcement has reduced daily irregular crossings from…
Evidence in Coming Months: Starmer Says UK to Close Asylum Hotels
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered an immediate acceleration in closing migrant hotels to reduce the £1.7…
Eighty Asylum Seekers Allege Degrading Treatment Under One In, One Out
Asylum seekers at Harmondsworth detention centre are challenging the UK's 'One In, One Out' policy, alleging inhumane conditions…
Asylum Seeker Denied Chicago Casino Jackpot Under New USCIS Hold Policy
An asylum seeker in Chicago was denied a $1,250 jackpot at Bally’s casino due to disputes over his…
Trump-Era Rule Lets US Deny Asylum Based on Public Health Risks
A final rule effective December 31, 2025, enables the U.S. government to bar migrants from asylum if they…
US Could Block Asylum on Public Health Grounds Under Trump Rule
A new DHS regulation, effective December 31, 2025, permits the denial of asylum on public health grounds. By…
UK Work Visa Holders Turning to Asylum: Rising Trends and Impacts
Home Office figures show 12,200 work-visa holders claimed asylum in the UK in the year ending June 2025.…
Epping Forest Plans to House Asylum Seekers Withdrawn, Council Confirms
The Epping Forest Council has officially withdrawn its plan to convert Loppet Hall into asylum seeker housing following…
Trump Admin Moves to Cancel Thousands of Asylum Cases Amid Push
The U.S. government is attempting to dismiss 8,000 asylum cases and has halted all pending asylum decisions. This…
Quebec Border Surge: Asylum Claims Rise, Returns to U.S. Not Evident
Asylum claims at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing nearly doubled in 2025, reaching 14,900. This spike is linked to…