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.
Top questions about Immigration Status
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes have affected the processing of asylum applications in 2025?
Asylum officers continue to issue decisions, but heavy backlogs and policy shifts have created delays in interviews and hearings.
Read: Asylum Decisions Continue in 2025: No Official Halt, Delays PersistWhat are some recent changes in U.S. asylum policies as of January 20, 2025?
As of January 20, 2025, new U.S. asylum policies include the reinstated 'Remain in Mexico' policy and expanded expedited removals, which have altered how asylum seekers can apply and proceed with their claims.
Read: Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving PoliciesWhat is the U.S. policy stance regarding asylum seekers as of January 2026?
The U.S. has implemented a nationwide Asylum Hold and stricter screening protocols.
Read: Border Guards Detain 15 Asylum Seekers at Vilnius Airport Bound for GermanyWhat has USCIS done regarding asylum decisions as of late November 2025?
USCIS has internally paused all asylum decisions since late November 2025, halting approvals, denials, and closures nationwide.
Read: Asylum-Based EAD Renewal: What to Do When USCIS Pauses DecisionsWhat is the current status of asylum decisions after the shooting on November 26, 2025?
Asylum decisions have been halted indefinitely as of November 26, 2025, with no clear timeline for resuming adjudications.
Read: Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions Amid Vetting Push
IsraAID Malawi Races to Aid Mozambican Asylum Seekers
In late 2024, violence in Mozambique led thousands to seek asylum in Malawi. IsraAID Malawi responded swiftly with essential services, aiding health and safety. By April 2025, 90% of asylum…
Immigration Court sets new record for asylum decisions and denials
U.S. Immigration Courts set new asylum decision records in March 2025, with a 76% denial rate and 3.6…
Temporary Protected Status Shields Thousands From Deportation
TPS is a temporary U.S. immigration status for those from countries facing war, disaster, or crisis. It enables…
European Union moves to expand safe third country rule for asylum applications
The European Union's expanded 'safe third country' policy could deny asylum seekers fair hearings and shift responsibilities abroad.…
Miami lawmakers urge action after Supreme Court ruling on Venezuelan TPS
The Supreme Court’s decision to permit removal of Venezuelan TPS affects 350,000 lives, especially in Miami. Lawmakers from…
Coloradans with asylum status face tougher green card process
Federal actions in 2025 halted green card applications for Coloradans with asylum, adding long delays and higher costs.…
Asylum seeker loses right to stay in UK after marrying a woman
An Albanian asylum seeker’s right to remain in the UK was denied after authorities discovered he had married…
Venezuelan TPS: Who Qualifies, Work Permits and Current Status
Venezuelan TPS rules differ for 2021 and 2023 groups. 2021 status lasts until Sept 2025, while the 2023…
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Poland Slams Asylum Shut
Poland’s suspension of asylum rights at the Belarus border has intensified the humanitarian crisis, resulting in blocked aid,…
Afghan Asylum Seekers Lose Protected Status as Afrikaners Welcomed to US
The U.S. ended Temporary Protected Status for Afghans, risking thousands’ deportation, while fast-tracking Afrikaner refugees under a Trump…