Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Tory-Led Council Faces £17m Deficit Over Asylum Seeker Costs
Hillingdon Council confronts a £17 million gap caused by asylum seeker support. UK applications rose 15%, increasing council costs. Delays and funding shortfalls risk essential service cuts, pressuring residents. Experts…
Appeals Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Afghans, Cameroonians
An appeals court cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate TPS for 14,600 Afghans and 7,900…
ICAI Warns UK Foreign Aid Use on Asylum Costs Undermines Crisis Resolution
In 2025, the UK spends significant foreign aid on asylum hotels, prompting ICAI's critique. Despite a 15% drop…
Pressure Mounts to Close Blackpool Asylum Hotel Over Safety Issues
Metropole Hotel stays open for asylum seekers until 2029 despite local safety and planning concerns. Blackpool Council demands…
Escalation of EU Deportations Amid Rising Asylum Seeker Controls
European Union states increase deportations and speed removals in 2025 before new Pact rules begin in 2026. Germany…
No Verified 2025 Case of Deaf DACA Recipient Arrested and Sent to Texas
ICE increased arrests of serious offenders in 2025, sparing most DACA recipients. Expedited removal enables rapid deportation without…
2025 State Policies Enhance Driving License Access for Asylum Seekers
Asylum seekers in several U.S. states can now apply for driving licences with pending applications, EAD, and SSN.…
Essex Police Condemn Asylum Hotel Protest as ‘Mindless Thuggery’
Violent protests occurred at the Bell Hotel, Essex, on July 20, 2025, following an asylum seeker's criminal charges.…
Legal Aid Board €1.3m Over Budget Amid Rising Asylum Seeker Cases
Ireland’s Legal Aid Board is overwhelmed by soaring asylum seeker cases, causing a €1.3 million budget shortfall and…
U.S. Restores Haitian TPS Protections and Work Permits Until February 2026
A federal judge halted DHS’s planned early end to Haitian TPS, extending work permits and legal status through…