Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
NYC Mayor to Close Roosevelt Hotel Center for Asylum Seekers
NYC Mayor announced the closure of the Roosevelt Hotel Asylum Seeker Arrival Center, which had been accommodating migrants. The decision aligns with adjustments to the city's response to the ongoing…
UK Tightens Citizenship Rules for Illegal Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
The UK will tighten citizenship rules for illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from February 2025, barring those entering…
Administrative Pause Leaves TPS Applicants Before 02/18/25 in Limbo
The Trump administration's 2025 administrative pause on certain immigration applications, including TPS and humanitarian parole programs, freezes decision-making…
Attacks by Asylum Seekers Fuel Far-Right Surge in German Politics
Recent attacks by asylum seekers in Germany have fueled support for far-right parties and stricter immigration policies. A…
Asylum Seeker Numbers Drop Sharply Amid New U.S. Border Policies
Asylum seeker numbers at the U.S. southern border have drastically dropped due to strict Trump administration policies, including…
Sudanese Asylum Seeker Ruled a Child, Sparking Debate on Age Disputes
A Sudanese asylum seeker deemed a child despite a "receding hairline" has sparked debate over UK's age assessments.…
Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving Policies
The U.S. asylum process protects individuals fleeing persecution, with three pathways: affirmative, defensive, and credible fear-based interviews. Applicants…
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status sue to stop deportations
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) sued the Trump administration over plans to end their deportation protections, affecting…
Immigration and Refugee Board Sets Higher Bar for Asylum Claims in Canada
Canada's new asylum policy, effective 2025, requires asylum seekers to provide robust evidence of danger to avoid deportation,…
Trump Moves to End TPS for Venezuelans, Leaving Thousands in Limbo
The Trump administration moves to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and the CHNV parole program, impacting…