Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Supreme Court Upholds Substantial-Evidence Standard in Urias-Orellana V. Bondi
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a Salvadoran family's deportation, ruling that federal appeals courts must defer to BIA factual findings in asylum cases.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Freezes Afghan Student and Skilled Worker Visas
UK suspends new student and worker visas for Afghan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan nationals starting March 2026 to…
UK Reviews Refugee Status Every 30 Months Under Protection Work and Study Route
The UK has replaced 5-year refugee status with 30-month reviews and a 20-year settlement path, emphasizing work and…
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Ends 30-Month Protection, Removes Permanent Refugee Status
UK to end permanent refugee status in 2026, moving to 30-month renewable cycles and a 20-year wait for…
Netherlands Freezes Returns to Iran Under Asylum Emergency Measures Act
The Netherlands halts forced returns to Iran in practice while advancing strict new asylum laws and extending border…
Judge John Tunheim Blocks Operation Parris with Preliminary Injunction
A federal judge blocked Operation PARRIS from detaining 5,600 Minnesota refugees solely for lacking green cards, calling the…
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood Warns 20 Years’ Temporary Protection Risks UK Values
UK ends permanent settlement for new asylum seekers, moving to 30-month reviews and a 20-year wait for residency…
Home Office Rolls Out 30-Month Refugee Leave Under Core Protection Rules
(UK) — Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood implemented a major overhaul of the UK asylum system on March 2,…
423 Asylum Seekers Housed in Oxfordshire Hotels in 2026, Banbury House Included
Banbury House Hotel ends its role as asylum seeker housing, marking a shift toward the UK's 2029 goal…
Home Office Figures Show Asylum Seekers in Dispersal Hotels Hit Lowest
UK hotel asylum housing hits 18-month low at 30,657, saving £620M as the Home Office shifts to dispersal…