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.
Gay Pakistani asylum seeker cases highlight challenges in the UK
In the UK, gay Pakistani asylum seekers confront rising claims, tighter immigration policies by Labour leader Keir Starmer, and allegations of fraudulent applications. The system balances protecting genuine refugees against…
UNLV Immigration Clinic raises alarm after ICE detains asylum seekers
Six asylum seekers were detained by ICE after their cases were dismissed at Las Vegas Immigration Court on…
Asylum seekers at Hull’s Royal Hotel still feel unsafe months after riots
Over 37,000 asylum seekers live in UK hotels including Hull’s Royal Hotel, costing £5.6 million daily. Community opposition…
UK asylum seeker accommodation firm directors share €4.68m compensation
Two UK asylum housing firm directors shared €4.68 million amid rising accommodation costs, with over 400 hotels used.…
Nigerian Family Ousted as Netherlands Tightens Asylum Policy
The Netherlands’ strict 2025 asylum reforms led to deportation of a Nigerian family despite integration. Policies abolish permanent…
Pima County sues to recover asylum seeker care funds from FEMA
Pima County sued DHS and FEMA to regain $12 million in frozen federal funds after abrupt grant terminations…
UK asylum system sees lowest backlog since 2021, new data shows
UK asylum claims reached 109,000 by March 2025 with a 13% backlog drop to 78,745 cases. New citizenship…
Asylum seeker convicted of sexual assault faces deportation in UK
The UK’s 2025 immigration reforms expedite deportation of asylum seekers convicted of sexual offenses, excluding them from refugee…
UK reduces use of hotels for asylum seekers as numbers fall again
As of March 2025, 32,345 asylum seekers remain in UK hotels, a 42% decrease since 2023. A significant…
Asylum Seekers Rarely Commit Fraud, Data Reveals
Despite some asylum fraud, most claims are honest. Court attendance rates exceed 89%, higher with lawyers. Many denials…