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.
UK Sees Drop in Work Visa Grants as Asylum Claims Reach New High
In 2024, UK work visa grants fell 33%, driven by cuts to health and student dependent visas, while asylum claims hit a record 108,000, up 18%. Key factors include post-Brexit…
Knesset Committee Backs Bill to Expel Asylum Seekers Supporting Regimes
Israel’s Knesset approved a proposed law allowing asylum seeker expulsion for regime support in their home country. Aimed…
NYC Mayor to Close Roosevelt Hotel Center for Asylum Seekers
NYC Mayor announced the closure of the Roosevelt Hotel Asylum Seeker Arrival Center, which had been accommodating migrants.…
UK Tightens Citizenship Rules for Illegal Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
The UK will tighten citizenship rules for illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from February 2025, barring those entering…
Attacks by Asylum Seekers Fuel Far-Right Surge in German Politics
Recent attacks by asylum seekers in Germany have fueled support for far-right parties and stricter immigration policies. A…
Asylum Seeker Numbers Drop Sharply Amid New U.S. Border Policies
Asylum seeker numbers at the U.S. southern border have drastically dropped due to strict Trump administration policies, including…
Sudanese Asylum Seeker Ruled a Child, Sparking Debate on Age Disputes
A Sudanese asylum seeker deemed a child despite a "receding hairline" has sparked debate over UK's age assessments.…
Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving Policies
The U.S. asylum process protects individuals fleeing persecution, with three pathways: affirmative, defensive, and credible fear-based interviews. Applicants…
How Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board Assesses Asylum Claims Today
Canada's IRB implements digital portals and trauma-informed training to manage 200,000+ asylum claims while maintaining strict evidence standards…
Iraqi Asylum Seeker Wins Right to Stay in UK Amid ID Dispute
The UK revised its immigration policies in 2025, permanently barring illegal entrants, like Channel crossers, from citizenship, citing…