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.
Top questions about Immigration Status
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes have affected the processing of asylum applications in 2025?
Asylum officers continue to issue decisions, but heavy backlogs and policy shifts have created delays in interviews and hearings.
Read: Asylum Decisions Continue in 2025: No Official Halt, Delays PersistWhat are some recent changes in U.S. asylum policies as of January 20, 2025?
As of January 20, 2025, new U.S. asylum policies include the reinstated 'Remain in Mexico' policy and expanded expedited removals, which have altered how asylum seekers can apply and proceed with their claims.
Read: Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving PoliciesWhat is the U.S. policy stance regarding asylum seekers as of January 2026?
The U.S. has implemented a nationwide Asylum Hold and stricter screening protocols.
Read: Border Guards Detain 15 Asylum Seekers at Vilnius Airport Bound for GermanyWhat has USCIS done regarding asylum decisions as of late November 2025?
USCIS has internally paused all asylum decisions since late November 2025, halting approvals, denials, and closures nationwide.
Read: Asylum-Based EAD Renewal: What to Do When USCIS Pauses DecisionsWhat is the current status of asylum decisions after the shooting on November 26, 2025?
Asylum decisions have been halted indefinitely as of November 26, 2025, with no clear timeline for resuming adjudications.
Read: Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions Amid Vetting Push
Department of Homeland Security Ends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status for Yemen. After a 60-day wind-down period triggered by a formal notice, TPS-related work permits and deportation protections will expire. Yemeni nationals…
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The U.S. government is terminating Yemen’s TPS designation. The termination triggers a 60-day window from the date of…
European Parliament Backs Sending Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries
The EU has approved a controversial asylum overhaul allowing member states to send migrants to 'safe' third countries…
Guan Heng Granted Asylum, Released from U.S. Detention After Exposing Rights Abuses
The Guan Heng case underscores the vital role of asylum law in protecting individuals from state repression. It…
Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants Extended by Court Order
A federal court stay has paused the termination of Haiti’s TPS, preserving work authorization and removal protections for…
US Deports 136 Haitians, Including Temporary Protected Status Holders
The February 2026 removal of 136 Haitians highlights gaps in TPS protections and risks for green card holders.…
Court Rules Trump Administration Illegally Ended Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan Immigrants
A Ninth Circuit ruling has challenged the government's attempt to retroactively cancel Venezuelan TPS. The court held that…
Judge Blocks DHS from Ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
A federal court has halted the DHS plan to end Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 Haitians. The…
Stephen Miller Calls U.S. Asylum System a Multibillion Dollar Fraudulent Industry
Operation PARRIS marks a shift in U.S. immigration policy, introducing post-admission re-verification for thousands of refugees. Starting in…
Report Finds Hostile Housing in Asylum Accommodation Harms Health
A joint report by Migrants Organise and Medact reveals that UK asylum housing negatively impacts the health of…