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.
Ghanaian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK citing COVID-19 risks
The UK granted asylum to Ghanaian Winfred Kwabla Dogbey after expert medical evidence showed severe post-COVID syndrome. The tribunal based its verdict on the lack of adequate mental health care…
House Republicans propose new immigration fees for asylum seekers
House Republicans propose historic $1,000 asylum fees, cost increases for immigration applications, and a $68.8 billion enforcement plan.…
Trump invites white Afrikaners to seek asylum in the United States
President Trump’s 2025 executive order welcomed white Afrikaners as refugees, pausing broader refugee admissions. Interest vastly exceeded actual…
How the UK Houses Asylum Seekers with Serco and Private Landlords
UK aims to end asylum hotel use by 2029, shifting to private rentals while extending settlement wait times…
EU asylum decisions rise as Syrians lead in protection status
EU asylum decisions in 2024 rose 7% to 437,900 grants, mainly benefiting Syrians and led by Germany. New…
Serco scheme expands UK government asylum accommodation services
The Serco scheme lets the UK government work with Serco to house asylum seekers, run detention centers, and…
Republicans propose asylum application fees for first time in U.S. history
Republicans seek to charge a $1,000 asylum application fee for the first time in U.S. history. This controversial…
UK Home Office faces scrutiny over assaults on asylum seekers in care
Between January 2023 and August 2024, the UK Home Office recorded 5,960 assaults on asylum seekers, with 380…
Serco and UK Asylum Accommodation Explained for Home Office Contracts
Serco manages UK asylum housing as costs hit £15.3bn. The government aims to end expensive hotel use by…
Niagara Falls struggles to shelter rising number of asylum seekers
Thousands of asylum seekers in Niagara Falls have filled hotels and stressed city services, straining resources for locals…