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.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients can get REAL ID licenses
DACA recipients with valid EADs and Social Security Numbers can often get REAL ID-compliant licenses. Licenses expire with EADs—timely renewal is vital. Requirements differ by state. If REAL ID isn’t…
Ghanaian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK citing COVID-19 risks
The UK granted asylum to Ghanaian Winfred Kwabla Dogbey after expert medical evidence showed severe post-COVID syndrome. The…
How to move from Temporary Protected Status to an H-1B visa
Transitioning from TPS to H-1B status in the U.S. requires employer sponsorship, specialty occupation eligibility, and vigilant status…
Afghanistan TPS Status After April 11, 2025 and What Options Remain
DHS ends Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Afghans, stripping work permits and increasing deportation risks despite ongoing…
House Republicans propose new immigration fees for asylum seekers
House Republicans propose historic $1,000 asylum fees, cost increases for immigration applications, and a $68.8 billion enforcement plan.…
Trump invites white Afrikaners to seek asylum in the United States
President Trump’s 2025 executive order welcomed white Afrikaners as refugees, pausing broader refugee admissions. Interest vastly exceeded actual…
How the UK Houses Asylum Seekers with Serco and Private Landlords
UK aims to end asylum hotel use by 2029, shifting to private rentals while extending settlement wait times…
EU asylum decisions rise as Syrians lead in protection status
EU asylum decisions in 2024 rose 7% to 437,900 grants, mainly benefiting Syrians and led by Germany. New…
Serco scheme expands UK government asylum accommodation services
The Serco scheme lets the UK government work with Serco to house asylum seekers, run detention centers, and…
Republicans propose asylum application fees for first time in U.S. history
Republicans seek to charge a $1,000 asylum application fee for the first time in U.S. history. This controversial…