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 Ends TPS for Nepal and Afghanistan by Summer 2025
In 2025, TPS faces key terminations for Nepal and Venezuela affecting 350,000+ immigrants. Legal battles persist while economic impacts and deportation risks grow. TPS holders must re-register timely to maintain…
New Visa Suspension and TPS Termination Impact Foreign Nationals’ Employment
Visa suspensions starting June 2025, TPS termination for Afghans, and DACA work limits in Texas impact thousands. Over…
ICE Arrests Two More Asylum Seekers at Portland Immigration Court
Four asylum seekers were arrested by ICE at Portland Immigration Court in June 2025 after case closures. This…
Reeves Vows to End Expensive Asylum Seeker Hotels in UK
Rachel Reeves vows to end asylum seeker hotel use amid £1.3 billion annual costs and rising numbers in…
Kampala Quietly Blocks Arrival of Eritrean Asylum Seekers
Uganda suspended Eritrean asylum seeker registration on January 10, 2025, blocking legal status and support for new arrivals.…
Lee Anderson Declares War on Asylum Housing in Wales
Reform UK’s plans to stop asylum housing in Wales and prioritize locals for social housing mark a sharp…
Criticism Mounts Over France’s New Faster Asylum Processing Trial
France’s new France Asile system streamlines asylum applications into one day but expands accelerated procedures, detention, and limits…
Canada Targets Asylum Abuse Among International Students with New Bill
Canada’s Bill C-2 limits asylum claims mainly by international students, especially from India and Nigeria, while expanding IRCC…
Ottawa Proposes Immigration Reforms to Limit Asylum Hearings Access
Canada’s Bill C-2 restricts asylum access by denying claims filed late or through unofficial crossings. It expands executive…
Amnesty International Canada Condemns Ottawa’s Border Bill as Assault on Asylum Rights
Bill C-2 would restrict asylum access and increase government discretion over immigration documents in Canada. Amnesty International warns…