Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Outsourcing Asylum: Unpacking the EU’s Shift to Safe Third Countries
The European Commission’s 2025 proposal simplifies declaring asylum applications inadmissible by extending safe third country rules and allowing deportations before appeals. Applications are declining, with Venezuelans largest group. The plan…
Austria to Make German and Values Courses Mandatory for Asylum Seekers
From 2026, Austria requires asylum seekers likely to receive protection to complete German and values courses. Course completion…
London Council Considers Legal Action Over £5m Asylum Seeker Bill
Hillingdon Council may sue the Home Office over a £5 million deficit for asylum services amid new immigration…
US Court Orders Facilitation of Guatemalan Asylum Seeker’s Return
Judge Murphy ordered the Trump administration to return O.C.G., a Guatemalan asylum seeker deported illegally despite protections. The…
Worcester Council Criticized Over Handling of Asylum Seeker Housing
Worcester faces tensions over housing asylum seekers as the Home Office and Serco move people from hotels to…
Germany Suspends Family Reunification Rights for Certain Asylum Seekers
Germany suspends family reunification rights for asylum seekers with subsidiary protection starting May 2025, halting 1,000 monthly visas.…
UK Plans to Ask Kosovo to Host Failed Asylum Seekers
The UK’s return hubs plan includes Kosovo to relocate failed asylum seekers and ease asylum system pressure. Challenges…
DHS Claims Migrants Exploit US Asylum System to Avoid Deportation
U.S. asylum access is restricted since January 2025 with closed entry points and expanded expedited removal. The Remain…
Ireland Pushes Radical Asylum Reforms in 2025 Shakeup
The 2025 Bill reforms Ireland’s asylum process with capped deadlines, reduced oral appeal rights, and direct deportation powers.…
Austrian Chancellor calls EU asylum rules outdated and urges reform
Austrian Chancellor Stocker demands urgent reform of EU asylum rules, highlighting Austria’s suspension of migrant family reunification. The…