Asylum
U.S. asylum news covering asylum applications, policy changes, immigration court proceedings, credible fear interviews, and refugee protection updates.
Asylum System Described as ‘More Than Broken’ Amid Multi-Year Delays
Omaha faces nearly six-year average waits for asylum relief amid a national backlog exceeding 3.4 million cases. USCIS affirmative backlogs surpassed one million, many pending over two years, and a…
Opposing Rallies Grow in Inverness over Cameron Barracks Asylum Plan
Cameron Barracks will temporarily house up to 300 single adult men seeking asylum from early December 2025 for…
USCIS Holds and Reviews Pending Asylum and Benefit Applications
PM-602-0192 directs USCIS to pause all I-589 asylum adjudications and hold pending benefits for nationals of 19 high-risk…
Epping’s controversial asylum hotel reopens as four-star venue in 2026
Under a Refugee Council proposal, the Epping asylum hotel would close and reopen as a four‑star hotel in…
UK Bans Taxis for Most Medical Journeys by Asylum Seekers
From February 2026 the UK will restrict asylum seekers’ taxi use for routine medical visits, pushing them toward…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown Blocks Asylum at Ports of Entry
The Trump administration has paused all asylum grants and denials while sealing the southern border. This 'deep freeze'…
Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions Amid Vetting Push
After the Nov. 26, 2025 shooting, USCIS halted all asylum decisions indefinitely, directing officers to stop at decision…
Withholding of Removal: Can You Still Apply If USCIS Halts Asylum?
On November 28, 2025 USCIS paused affirmative asylum decisions, but immigration judges still hear Withholding of Removal claims.…
Alternative Immigration Pathways When Asylum Is No Longer Pursued
Alternatives to asylum include U and T humanitarian visas, TPS, family sponsorship, and employer-based visas. Each path has…
Immigration Judges Can Grant Asylum Even If USCIS Pauses Decisions
USCIS paused affirmative asylum decisions in November 2025, creating delays for direct applicants. Immigration Judges at EOIR still…