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.
Fraudulent Schemes Target Asylum Seekers in New York City
Fraudulent schemes against asylum seekers in New York City have surged, doubling fraud reports since 2023. Scammers exploit language barriers and desperation, using notario fraud and fake legal aid. City…
How Expedited Removal Affects Asylum Seekers and Credible Fear Interviews
The U.S. has expanded expedited removal nationwide, allowing fast-track deportations and summary asylum denials for those without two…
European Union lists seven countries as safe for asylum changes
The European Union now classifies Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia as 'safe countries of origin.'…
Senate Bill 846 Raises Alarms for Chinese Asylum Seekers
Senate Bill 846, enacted in Florida, impacts Chinese nationals and undocumented immigrants by tightening employment and immigration regulations.…
Trump ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghans and Cameroonians
Ending TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians in 2025 endangers 22,500 people. Critics cite ongoing crises in these nations,…
Germany weighs emergency EU powers to address asylum seekers rise
Germany, grappling with asylum surges, proposed reforms like stricter border controls and deportations. In 2023, 334,000 asylum claims…
Quebec Premier François Legault warns of limits on asylum support
Quebec faces rising asylum numbers, leading Premier Legault to propose redistribution, waiting zones, and visa restrictions. While aiming…
Asylum Application Appeals See 900 Percent Rise Since 2017
Asylum applications and appeals have surged globally, driven by crises and policy changes. Since 2017, appeals have risen…
UK Ends Contract with Stay Belvedere Hotels for Asylum Housing
The UK Home Office announced plans to end its £2 billion annual contract with Stay Belvedere Hotels (SBHL)…
Visa Overstayers Make Up Over a Third of UK Asylum Claims
The UK struggles with immigration management, especially with individuals overstaying visas and later seeking asylum. These issues have…