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.
Asylum claims to UK rise dramatically, driven by small boat crossings
In 2024, UK asylum claims peaked at 108,000—driven by small boat arrivals and surging numbers from certain countries. Despite public debate, asylum-seekers comprise just 0.6% of the population. Tighter legal…
Leicester City hosts far more asylum seekers than East Midlands average
Leicester City now supports over 1,600 asylum seekers, equaling 44 per 10,000 residents—well above the East Midlands average.…
Haiti TPS Status Eligibility Deadlines and What Happens Next
Trump administration ends Haiti TPS on August 3, 2025, threatening 500,000 immigrants with deportation and causing economic alarm…
Coolock Factory Plan for Asylum Seekers Axed Suddenly
Ireland has scrapped the Coolock Factory asylum housing plans after local protests and delays. With asylum applications down…
Clearsprings and partners to return profits from asylum seekers’ hotels
Clearsprings, Mears, and Serco will repay profits over 5% earned from UK asylum seeker hotel contracts, following contract…
CGRS Immigration Judge Dashboard offers new view into asylum decisions
The CGRS Immigration Judge Dashboard offers unprecedented insight into U.S. asylum decisions, presenting detailed, anonymized data. Advocates analyze…
Trump Shuts Down Asylum System on Day One
Trump’s January 2025 executive actions suspended asylum and USRAP, immediately halting entries and green card processing. Legal challenges…
Asylum-seekers barred from US-Mexico border as entry points close
At the US-Mexico border, asylum is nearly impossible since January 2025. Ports are closed, Remain in Mexico expanded,…
Asylum-seeker accommodation in UK to cost €1.2bn next year
Asylum-seeker accommodation costs in the UK have soared to €1.2 billion, averaging €100 per head per night due…
Chicken N Beer takeaway found employing asylum seeker with tuberculosis
Chicken N Beer’s illegal employment of asylum seekers, including one with tuberculosis and below-minimum wages, prompted major investigations…