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.
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota, but nationwide fallout grows
Trump announced an immediate end to TPS for Somalis in Minnesota, but DHS and legal experts say TPS is federal and remains listed through March 17, 2026. Only about 705…
Trans refugee slams Labour asylum plan as cruel; urges compassion
Planned asylum reforms would delay citizenship for up to twenty years and restrict family reunification, drawing condemnation from…
Grimes Refutes Mahmood Over ‘Value for Money’ on Asylum Payments
Mahmood called higher asylum seeker payments “value for money”, drawing criticism from Darren Grimes who says communities and…
Labour unveils radical immigration plan to reform asylum
The Labour government proposed sweeping 2025 immigration reforms to strengthen borders, cut net migration by about 100,000 a…
UK-Born Children at Risk of Deportation Under New Asylum Reforms
New UK asylum reforms could see UK‑born children deported with their families after final refusals. The package narrows…
TPS End for Haitians in Springfield Could Spur Aggressive Action
TPS for Haitians is slated to end February 2026, prompting fears of deportations among about 15,000 Springfield residents.…
Mahmood Faces Calls for Compassion and Clarity in Hardline Asylum Policy
Shabana Mahmood proposed time-limited refugee protection in November 2025 to curb irregular migration, including almost 40,000 small-boat arrivals.…
Minister reaffirms commitment to asylum reforms amid Labour scrutiny
On 17 November 2025 the UK unveiled major asylum reforms: a 5→20 year settlement period, a single appeals…
Ministers deny jewellery seizure for asylum seekers amid reform debate
On 17 November 2025 ministers announced reforms making refugee status temporary with 30-month reviews and extending permanent residence…
Venezuelan asylum seeker swept up in Woodland Creek FBI raid in Eugene
An FBI/ICE raid on October 15, 2025, targeting firearms at Woodland Creek Apartments led to detention of a…