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.
UK Work Visa Holders Turning to Asylum: Rising Trends and Impacts
Home Office figures show 12,200 work-visa holders claimed asylum in the UK in the year ending June 2025. This group accounts for 30% of claims made by prior visa holders.…
Epping Forest Plans to House Asylum Seekers Withdrawn, Council Confirms
The Epping Forest Council has officially withdrawn its plan to convert Loppet Hall into asylum seeker housing following…
Trump Admin Moves to Cancel Thousands of Asylum Cases Amid Push
The U.S. government is attempting to dismiss 8,000 asylum cases and has halted all pending asylum decisions. This…
Quebec Border Surge: Asylum Claims Rise, Returns to U.S. Not Evident
Asylum claims at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing nearly doubled in 2025, reaching 14,900. This spike is linked to…
No asylum seekers expected at East Sussex barracks this new year
The UK Home Office has delayed plans to use Crowborough Army Camp for housing 540 asylum seekers until…
Germany’s 2025 asylum applications plunge; no confirmed 1600 border turnaways
In 2025, Germany's asylum landscape shifted with a nearly 50% decrease in applications. While border checks have intensified,…
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…
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…