Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Dongquan ‘Derek’ Jin Indicted in Asylum Fraud Scheme
Two immigration executives, Dongquan "Derek" Jin and Yimin "Kelly" Lu, face federal charges for facilitating fraudulent asylum applications. This scheme threatens the asylum system's integrity and complicates legitimate claims, impacting…
Kamala Harris Proposes Stricter Asylum Policies at U.S.-Mexico Border
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border to advocate for stricter asylum policies, including extending the daily…
International Students Seeking Asylum: Rising Trend in Canada
International students claiming asylum, notably in Canada, are rising due to global crises and tougher immigration paths. Economic…
Michigan Expands Medicaid for DACA and Green Card Holders
Michigan expanded Medicaid to include DACA recipients and green card holders, effective 2024, eliminating a five-year wait. Aimed…
Northeast India: Students Demand Against Bangladeshi Asylum
Northeast Indian students oppose granting asylum to Bangladeshi migrants due to concerns about altered demographics, cultural identity, and…
UK Anti-Immigration Riots Escalate: Mob Attacks Asylum Seekers’ Hotel
On August 4, 2024, anti-immigration riots erupted across the UK, fueled by misinformation after a stabbing incident falsely…
Canadian Government to Crack Down on Asylum Seekers Misusing System
Canada is combating misuse of its asylum system due to a significant increase in asylum claims, many from…
Lawsuit Filed Alleging Housing Discrimination Against DACA Recipient
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) has sued Altman Management Co. for rejecting a DACA…
Labour Stance on Rwanda Asylum Scheme
Labour opposes the Rwanda asylum scheme, calling it "unworkable" and a "waste of money." They promise to cancel…
New Policy Benefits DACA Recipients with H-1B Visas
President Biden's new immigration policies aim to help DACA recipients and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The changes…