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.
Green Card Interviews Resume for Asylees: End of the Pause Explained
Starting August 6, 2025, USCIS requires more Green Card interviews for asylees and refugees to enhance security and detect fraud. Interviews depend on factors like identity verification, criminal history, and…
Egyptian Failed Asylum Seeker Drowned Trying to Board Ship to Canada
An Egyptian failed asylum seeker drowned in 2025 at Southampton docks targeting Canada. The UK faces 79,000 pending…
UK to Cover Transport Costs in New UK-France Asylum Seeker Deal
Starting August 2025, the UK-France deal returns some boat arrivals to France, accepting equal eligible asylum seekers with…
Border Patrol Ordered to Stop Deporting Migrants Under Trump Asylum Ban
A 2025 federal court ruling halted deportations under Trump’s asylum ban and allowed migrants in the U.S. to…
UK-France Agreement Takes Effect Allowing Return of Channel Asylum Seekers
In August 2025, the UK and France launched an asylum deal returning illegal Channel crossers to France. For…
Supporters Protest ICE Arrests of South Korean Student, Peruvian Asylum Seeker
ICE arrested a South Korean student and Peruvian asylum seeker after court hearings in August 2025, sparking protests.…
Record Surge in Asylum Claims by Migrants Initially Arriving as Skilled Workers
Skilled workers increasingly switch to asylum claims in 2024-2025, driven by geopolitical instability and visa constraints. The UK,…
UK Universities May Lose Rights to Recruit Foreign Students Amid Asylum Surge
UK universities face sanctions from September 2025 if many international students claim asylum after studies. The government introduces…
Universities Face Potential Ban Over Excessive Foreign Student Asylum Claims
New US laws and presidential rulings impose strict visa bans on students from six countries and restrict foreign…
San Diego Asylum Seekers Rely on ‘FAITH’ to Navigate Complex System
San Diego faced a major shift in 2025 when its main migrant shelters closed due to federal restrictions…