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
Chief Judge John J. Mcconnell Jr. Rules DHS Broke Law Freezing Immigration from 39 Countries
Judge blocks USCIS from freezing green cards and work permits for 39 countries, ordering immediate resumption of processing for domestic immigration benefits.
Syria Extends Closure of Southern Air Corridors, Keeping Damascus and Aleppo Airports Grounded
Syria extended Damascus airport closure and airspace restrictions through June 8, 2026, rerouting flights to Aleppo due to…
New Jersey Adds $12 Million to Rapid Legal Response Initiative for Immigrant Defense
New Jersey expands immigrant defense funding to $20.2 million, adding a rapid-response track for emergency litigation and habeas…
CAAP Suspends General Santos International Airport After Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake
General Santos Airport closed and 17 flights cancelled after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and tsunami warning in the…
Huizenga Introduces “deport the Terrorists Act” in Congress
The Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026 seeks automatic citizenship revocation for naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism, sparking…
Iraq World Cup Star Aymen Hussein Questioned for Seven Hours at Chicago O’hare
Aymen Hussein was questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago O’Hare and later admitted, while photographer Talal Salah…
U.S. Signs Third-Country Removal Deal with Central African Republic Amid Level 4 Travel Warning
The U.S. secures a secret third-country removal deal with the Central African Republic amid high security risks and…
Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs Reports Deportation of Over 3,000 Foreign Nationals in 2025
New 2026 U.S. immigration protocols for Belarus-related cases require enhanced screening and strict documentation after mass deportations and…
ICE Detains Karla Toledo, DACA Recipient, in Tucson. Deportation Case Dropped
DACA recipient Karla Toledo's removal case was dismissed without prejudice in Tucson, providing temporary relief after her release…
1,000 Seek Refugee Status in Philippines as DOJ Enforces Order No. 94 with Immigration Bureau
The Philippines utilizes DOJ Order No. 94 to manage refugee applications, requiring sworn evidence of persecution and preventing…