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.
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 measure, included in a $68.8 billion immigration reform plan, aims to fund…
UK Home Office faces scrutiny over assaults on asylum seekers in care
Between January 2023 and August 2024, the UK Home Office recorded 5,960 assaults on asylum seekers, with 380…
Serco and UK Asylum Accommodation Explained for Home Office Contracts
Serco manages UK asylum housing as costs hit £15.3bn. The government aims to end expensive hotel use by…
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…
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…
Asylee Vs. Refugee Status in the U.S.: Understanding Legal Differences
Learn the 2026 differences between asylum and refugee paths, including new vetting rules, travel bans, and the indefinite…
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…