Immigration Status
Explainers on U.S. immigration statuses — lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, parolee, TPS holder, DACA recipient, and undocumented. Rights, limitations, and pathways for each.
Canada Reports Decline in Asylum Claims Amid Border Measures
A 33% decline in Canadian asylum claims in 2025 reflects the impact of expanded border agreements and stricter visa rules. Coordinated North American enforcement has reduced daily irregular crossings from…
Evidence in Coming Months: Starmer Says UK to Close Asylum Hotels
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered an immediate acceleration in closing migrant hotels to reduce the £1.7…
Eighty Asylum Seekers Allege Degrading Treatment Under One In, One Out
Asylum seekers at Harmondsworth detention centre are challenging the UK's 'One In, One Out' policy, alleging inhumane conditions…
Noem: Venezuelans with TPS May Apply for Refugee Status
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that Venezuelans formerly covered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can now apply for…
California Judge Vacates TPS Termination for 60,000 Immigrants
Federal courts have blocked the termination of TPS for several countries, including Honduras and Nicaragua. These rulings restore…
Asylum Seeker Denied Chicago Casino Jackpot Under New USCIS Hold Policy
An asylum seeker in Chicago was denied a $1,250 jackpot at Bally’s casino due to disputes over his…
Judge Halts End of TPS for South Sudanese Immigrants Pending Litigation
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to end TPS for South Sudan.…
Lawmakers Urge DACA Holders to Renew Early Amid Renewals Push
DACA recipients must navigate a complex landscape of litigation and updated fees in 2025. To maintain protection, filing…
Trump-Era Rule Lets US Deny Asylum Based on Public Health Risks
A final rule effective December 31, 2025, enables the U.S. government to bar migrants from asylum if they…
US Could Block Asylum on Public Health Grounds Under Trump Rule
A new DHS regulation, effective December 31, 2025, permits the denial of asylum on public health grounds. By…