Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Germany reports 1,582 border-refused entrants filed asylum in 2025
This guide explains how to seek asylum in Germany following the 2025 border enforcement surge. It details why 1,582 previously refused individuals were still able to apply for protection and…
South Sudan TPS Ends Jan 5, 2026: Plan B Options for Holders
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan on January 5, 2026. Roughly 210 people will…
Court-based relief could shield some TPS holders from deportation
As TPS terminations progress, certain long-term TPS holders may seek adjustment of status in immigration court if they…
Shortage of Immigration Lawyers Pushes Asylum-Seekers Toward Scammers
Immigration courts hold over 3.5 million cases while representation rates dropped to about 30%, leaving asylum-seekers exposed to…
Syrian asylum seeker in Netherlands charged over terrorism plot
Dutch police arrested a 33-year-old Syrian asylum seeker on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack on Dec. 17,…
Germany Narrows Syrians’ Protection After Asylum File Reviews
BAMF rescinded protection for 550+ Syrians as courts ended blanket freezes, requiring individual risk proof. Rejections surged in…
What Labour’s 2025 Migration Reforms Mean for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Labour’s 2025 changes preserve asylum recognition for LGBTQ+ people but shift practical settlement routes toward work/study requirements. Most…
Fired Immigration Judges Amid DOJ Overhaul as Asylum Denials Hit 80%
The DOJ’s 2025 actions removed some immigration judges and hired replacements emphasizing deportation. Asylum denials hit 80% since…
Trump Ends Ethiopian TPS Protections, Tightening Refugee Crackdown
DHS ended TPS for Ethiopian nationals on December 12, 2025, affecting more than 4,500 people. Those impacted have…
New York Asylum Rates Fall After Trump-Fired Judges
New York’s asylum approvals have declined significantly after recent removals of immigration judges, dropping local rates from 83.5%…