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.
Asylum seekers report mistreatment by US officials before Panama expulsion
US officials expelled 299 asylum seekers from diverse nations to Panama in February 2025. Reports cite harsh detention, racial discrimination, legal access denial, and ignored international treaties. Human rights advocates…
Spain National (Type D) Visa: Guide to Asylum and Humanitarian Protection
Spain's Type D Visa helps non-EU citizens stay over 90 days for asylum or humanitarian protection. Applications require…
Asylee Vs. Refugee Status in the U.S.: Understanding Legal Differences
Learn the 2026 differences between asylum and refugee paths, including new vetting rules, travel bans, and the indefinite…
Home Office records nearly 6,000 assaults on asylum seekers in 20 months
UK Home Office data reveals nearly 6,000 assaults on asylum seekers from January 2023 to August 2024. Overcrowded…
Fraudulent Schemes Target Asylum Seekers in New York City
Fraudulent schemes against asylum seekers in New York City have surged, doubling fraud reports since 2023. Scammers exploit…
How Expedited Removal Affects Asylum Seekers and Credible Fear Interviews
The U.S. has expanded expedited removal nationwide, allowing fast-track deportations and summary asylum denials for those without two…
European Union lists seven countries as safe for asylum changes
The European Union now classifies Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia as 'safe countries of origin.'…
Senate Bill 846 Raises Alarms for Chinese Asylum Seekers
Senate Bill 846, enacted in Florida, impacts Chinese nationals and undocumented immigrants by tightening employment and immigration regulations.…
Germany weighs emergency EU powers to address asylum seekers rise
Germany, grappling with asylum surges, proposed reforms like stricter border controls and deportations. In 2023, 334,000 asylum claims…
Quebec Premier François Legault warns of limits on asylum support
Quebec faces rising asylum numbers, leading Premier Legault to propose redistribution, waiting zones, and visa restrictions. While aiming…