Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Crowborough Shield Push Sees Kim Bailey Launch Judicial Review
Crowborough residents and council take the Home Office to court over plans to house 540 asylum seekers at a former army site, alleging lack of consultation.
Home Office Grants Asylum to Afghan Migrant Convicted of Rape
A UK judge orders the extradition of an Afghan migrant with a rape conviction who was previously granted…
ICE Detains Iranian Asylum Seekers at Houston Church Over Mahsa Amini
Two Iranian Christian converts face potential deportation from Houston, sparking a legal battle over religious persecution and ICE…
Department of Homeland Security Can Pause Work Permits for Asylum Applications
DHS proposes reforming asylum work permits, including a 365-day wait period and a potential pause on new issuances…
Parliamentary Budget Officer Warns Cuts to Interim Federal Health Program Could Hurt Rejected Asylum Claimants
A guide to Canada's IFHP, covering eligibility risks, fiscal projections, and practical strategies for asylum seekers to maintain…
DHS Proposes New Rules to Speed Work Permits for Asylum Applicants
DHS proposes stricter asylum work permit rules, including a 365-day wait, backlog-related pauses, and mandatory biometrics. Public comments…
Colombian Congresswoman Pushes ICE to Free Son Held in Asylum Process
The detention of a Colombian Congresswoman’s son in Louisiana sparks debate over ICE enforcement discretion and the detention…
DHS Rule Would Limit Work Permits for Asylum Seekers to Cut Backlog
DHS proposes stricter rules for asylum work permits, including a 365-day wait and eligibility bans for those entering…
DHS Moves to Limit Employment Authorization Documents for Asylum Seekers from High-Risk Countries
USCIS limits asylum EADs to 18 months and pauses renewals for high-risk countries starting Jan 2026, impacting work…
Department of Homeland Security Uses Third-Country Deportation for Asylum Seekers
DHS is deporting non-Cameroonians to Cameroon. Learn about emergency legal strategies, third-country fear protections, and critical due process…