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 Administration to End TPS for 500,000 Haitians by September 2025
TPS for Haitian immigrants ends September 2025, risking deportations amid Haiti’s ongoing crisis. Work permits extend until February 2026. Advocacy groups urge legal protections and a pathway to permanent residency…
U.S. Ends TPS for 500,000 Haitians Amid Ongoing Haiti Crisis
TPS for nearly 500,000 Haitians ends September 2, 2025, despite ongoing dangers in Haiti. Employment authorization extends to…
Canada to End Hotel Funding for Asylum Seekers After $1.1B Spent
The Canadian government will stop paying for asylum seeker hotel accommodations by September 2025 after spending $1.1 billion.…
Springfield Haitians: Impact of Recent Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, TPS, and Parole
Haiti’s TPS termination was blocked in court, protecting 500,000 Haitian immigrants, including Springfield residents, through February 2026. Work…
Asylum Seekers Face Homelessness if They Refuse Relocation
U.S. asylum seekers refusing relocation orders contribute to a 43% rise in homelessness amid a 7.3 million housing…
Total Arrests in Epping Asylum Hotel Protests Now at 16
Epping’s protests over asylum accommodation escalated to violent disorder with 16 arrests, six charged. Police applied dispersal orders…
Investigation Launched into Asylum Seeker Payment Cards Used for Gambling
UK inquiries reveal thousands of asylum seekers gamble using ASPEN cards at physical venues. The Home Office debates…
Concerns Rise Over Asylum Seekers Gambling with UK Support Funds
Over 6,500 asylum seekers used ASPEN cards to gamble in UK venues despite online gambling blocks. The UK…
Wethersfield Airbase Asylum Seeker Numbers Set to Rise 50% Soon
The Wethersfield airbase in Essex will increase asylum seeker capacity by 28%, reaching 800 men with surge beds…
Asylum Consultation Period Extended Following Email Communication Issues
US and UK asylum authorities extended deadlines after mistaken emails caused wrongful removal notices. The UK's ICIBI launched…