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.
Greece Suspends Asylum Hearings for North African Migrants
Starting July 9, 2025, Greece suspends asylum processing for North African sea arrivals for three months. Over 10,000 migrants arrived in 2025. All will face detention; Greece plans deportations, despite…
Wyoming’s State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
Wyoming lacks a state refugee resettlement program in 2025, offering no state-run services for refugees or asylum seekers.…
U.S. LGBTQ+ Asylum Policies Tighten Amid Project 2025 and Deportation Risks
U.S. asylum restrictions under new 2025 rules create barriers for queer immigrants. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ Americans seeking to emigrate…
Asylum Seeker Allowed to Stay in UK Due to Speech Impediment
A UK tribunal ruled in July 2025 that an Iraqi asylum seeker with a speech impediment must not…
UK Asylum Claims Reach Record High in 2025 Amid Backlog Reduction Efforts
UK asylum applicants must prove risk of serious harm and cannot be safe at home. The Rwanda Plan…
State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in New York 2025
In 2025, New York offers refugees and asylum seekers state programs for housing, employment, education, and healthcare. Services…
State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in New Hampshire 2025
New Hampshire supports Ukrainian and Afghan refugees with state funds despite the 2025 federal freeze. Refugees arriving before…
Nebraska State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
After the January 2025 USRAP suspension, Nebraska continues supporting officially recognized refugees and asylees through local agencies offering…
Montana State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
Montana assists refugees with official status through key services like housing and jobs. National pauses limit arrivals and…
State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Louisiana 2025
Louisiana cuts Refugee Medical Assistance to four months beginning July 2025 and will shut down refugee resettlement agencies…