Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
US Academics Seek ‘Scientific Asylum’ in France Amid System Collapse
Cutbacks in U.S. research funding pushed eight American academics to France’s Aix-Marseille University for scientific asylum in 2025. France and the EU invested over 600 million euros, proposing new 'scientific…
Germany Reports 50% Drop in Asylum Applications in Early 2025
Germany's asylum applications fell sharply by 50% in early 2025 following policy changes like suspending family reunification and…
Buffalo Community and Leaders Condemn ICE Targeting Iranian Asylum Seekers
Buffalo’s West Side saw ICE target an Iranian asylum-seeking family in June 2025. Community and leaders responded with…
Connecticut State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
Connecticut supports refugees and asylum seekers with essential services including housing, healthcare, and jobs. Refugees get immediate aid;…
Record High Asylum Denials and Family Separation Risks in 2025
Record asylum denials and over 3.7 million removal cases backlog highlight 2025 U.S. immigration challenges. The STB policy…
Dutch Parliament Enacts Strictest Asylum Policy in History
On July 4, 2025, the Netherlands passed its strictest asylum law, abolishing permanent residence permits and limiting family…
Asylum Seeker Sentenced for Sexual Abuse at Cheektowaga Hotel
Kindu Z. Jeancy was convicted and sentenced for sexual abuse in Erie County, New York, on serious felony…
Judge Blocks Trump’s Rule Barring Migrants from Seeking Asylum
A judge blocked Trump’s strict 2025 asylum ban at the US-Mexico border, restoring migrants’ rights to seek asylum.…
UK Refuses Asylum to Ukrainians Citing ‘Safe to Return’ Policy
The UK has updated its 2025 guidance, increasing refusals of Ukrainian asylum claims due to perceived safe areas.…
US Asylum Process Remains Complex and Lengthy for Legal Seekers
The US asylum system in 2025 struggles with record applications and severe backlogs. Many people wait years, averaging…