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.
How Many Asylum Seekers Claim in the UK Compared to Europe in 2025
The UK saw record 2025 asylum claims with long delays and strict work restrictions. Europe processes more claims and has varied support. Both regions face backlogs. Decisions hinge on language…
UK Faces Rising Costs and Criticism Over Expanding Asylum Seeker Hotels
In 2025, the UK uses 220 hotels for 38,000 asylum seekers, costing £2 billion annually. A recent arrest…
ICE Detains Former Children’s Chaplain After Asylum Revocation
ICE’s July 2025 detention of Imam Ayman Soliman, a respected asylum recipient, spotlights expanded enforcement policies. Majority detainees…
Greece Suspends Asylum Hearings for North African Migrants
Starting July 9, 2025, Greece suspends asylum processing for North African sea arrivals for three months. Over 10,000…
Wyoming’s State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
Wyoming lacks a state refugee resettlement program in 2025, offering no state-run services for refugees or asylum seekers.…
U.S. LGBTQ+ Asylum Policies Tighten Amid Project 2025 and Deportation Risks
U.S. asylum restrictions under new 2025 rules create barriers for queer immigrants. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ Americans seeking to emigrate…
Asylum Seeker Allowed to Stay in UK Due to Speech Impediment
A UK tribunal ruled in July 2025 that an Iraqi asylum seeker with a speech impediment must not…
UK Asylum Claims Reach Record High in 2025 Amid Backlog Reduction Efforts
UK asylum applicants must prove risk of serious harm and cannot be safe at home. The Rwanda Plan…
State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in New York 2025
In 2025, New York offers refugees and asylum seekers state programs for housing, employment, education, and healthcare. Services…
State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in New Hampshire 2025
New Hampshire supports Ukrainian and Afghan refugees with state funds despite the 2025 federal freeze. Refugees arriving before…