Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Niagara Falls struggles to shelter rising number of asylum seekers
Thousands of asylum seekers in Niagara Falls have filled hotels and stressed city services, straining resources for locals and tourists. The federal government has provided financial support, yet city leaders…
Temporary Protected Status holders can now get a REAL ID
TPS holders, or those with pending TPS, qualify for a REAL ID by presenting an EAD (Form I-766,…
I-601 waiver often not needed for DACA holders with no unlawful presence
DACA recipients generally avoid needing an I-601 waiver for unlawful presence if DACA started before age 18 and…
Asylum seekers report mistreatment by US officials before Panama expulsion
US officials expelled 299 asylum seekers from diverse nations to Panama in February 2025. Reports cite harsh detention,…
Spain National (Type D) Visa: Guide to Asylum and Humanitarian Protection
Spain's Type D Visa helps non-EU citizens stay over 90 days for asylum or humanitarian protection. Applications require…
What sets asylee and refugee status apart in a US asylum application
The main distinction between asylee and refugee status is the application location—inside versus outside the United States. Each…
Home Office records nearly 6,000 assaults on asylum seekers in 20 months
UK Home Office data reveals nearly 6,000 assaults on asylum seekers from January 2023 to August 2024. Overcrowded…
Fraudulent Schemes Target Asylum Seekers in New York City
Fraudulent schemes against asylum seekers in New York City have surged, doubling fraud reports since 2023. Scammers exploit…
Trump administration speeds up asylum denials and deportations
Trump’s 2025 immigration policy lets judges and DHS officers quickly deny asylum without hearings, expands expedited removal nationwide,…
European Union lists seven countries as safe for asylum changes
The European Union now classifies Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia as 'safe countries of origin.'…