Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
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 2026. Eligible asylum applicants from five countries in the system by 30…
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…
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…
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.…
Evidence Needed to Prove Well-Founded Fear in an Asylum Claim
To qualify for asylum, prove a credible fear (subjective) and objective evidence linking harm to a protected ground.…
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…
Understanding the Maximum Degree of Vetting for U.S. Asylum
A major USCIS policy shift has suspended pending asylum cases to implement AI-enhanced vetting and continuous monitoring. Impacting…
How USCIS Determines Enhanced Security for Asylum Seekers by Country
USCIS now applies enhanced vetting to asylum claims from high‑risk countries, adding background checks, biometrics, and stricter document…