Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Visa Overstayers Make Up Over a Third of UK Asylum Claims
The UK struggles with immigration management, especially with individuals overstaying visas and later seeking asylum. These issues have become intertwined, posing ongoing challenges. In 2024, the country reported a record-high…
Chinese Asylum Case Highlights Complex Ties Between Immigration and Security
The interplay of U.S. immigration laws, firearms regulations, and national security is intricate and sensitive. Recent policies and…
Poland Halts Asylum Requests at Belarus Border
Poland has suspended asylum applications at its Belarus border, citing national security concerns. This move is part of…
Green Card Holders with Asylum Status Advised Against Returning Home
Green Card holders with asylum status are warned against traveling back to their home countries. Such travel could…
USCIS Halts Green Card Applications for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
USCIS has paused green card applications for refugees and asylum seekers starting March 25, 2025, as part of…
Asylum Seeker Challenges Border Patrol Detention in Maine Court
An asylum seeker has filed a lawsuit in a Maine federal court challenging their detention by U.S. Border…
UK Government Ends Contract with Asylum Hotel Provider Called ‘Disastrous’
The UK has ended its criticized contract with a hotel provider for asylum seekers, citing inefficiencies, high costs,…
Iraqi Asylum Seeker’s Deportation Delayed After Losing Phone and ID
An Iraqi asylum seeker's deportation was delayed after a people smuggler discarded his phone and ID, complicating his…
Councils Warn of Strain on Communities from Asylum Crisis and Hotel Use
UK councils highlight the severe strain on local communities from the asylum crisis, with 38,000 migrants placed in…
Deported from the US, many seek asylum across embassies in Panama City
Deportees from the U.S. in Panama face a growing humanitarian crisis, seeking asylum by moving between embassies in…