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.
Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua Lose Temporary Protected Status. What Now?
The U.S. ends TPS for Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua in 2026, removing work permits and protection for thousands amid broader immigration restrictions.
Asylum Seeker Accused of Assault Sparks Protest Outside UK Migrant Hotel
Ethiopian asylum seeker Kebatu is accused of assaults shortly after arriving in the UK, triggering protests in Epping…
African Asylum Seekers in Toronto Face Racism and Homelessness, Report Finds
African asylum seekers in Canada must prove danger fears to qualify. They face racism, housing, and work challenges,…
Watertown Ukrainian Family’s Asylum Appeal Denied, Facing Deportation Deadline
After denial of their asylum appeal, the Watertown Ukrainian family confronts deportation deadlines and limited options. TPS offers…
Two Sentenced to House Arrest for Exploiting Asylum Seekers via Fake Temp Agencies
Two Quebec operators sentenced for running fraudulent temp agencies exploiting asylum seekers. Over 400 workers were underpaid illegally,…
Afghanistan TPS in 2026 and What Afghans in the U.S. Can Do
The U.S. ended TPS for Afghanistan on July 14, 2025, leaving 11,700 Afghans without work permits and requiring…
Asylum Seeker Arrested Outside Portland Court Ordered Released Immediately
Oregon’s federal judge released O-J-M, a trans asylum seeker detained illegally through expedited removal by ICE after court…
Haitian High School Student Released from ICE Amid TPS Battle
Haitian student Alan Junior Pierre was detained despite TPS protections. TPS for Haiti faces shortened protections, risking deportations…
Maine to End Transitional Housing for Asylum Seekers by September 2025
Maine’s transitional housing program for asylum seekers closes in 2025 amid high costs and funding cuts. About 1,000…
Harris Says Asylum Seekers Should Pay Rent, Critics Call It Unfair
Starting late 2025, asylum seekers in government housing may pay rent under Harris’s proposal. The plan intends cost…