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.
UK Sees Drop in Work Visa Grants as Asylum Claims Reach New High
In 2024, UK work visa grants fell 33%, driven by cuts to health and student dependent visas, while asylum claims hit a record 108,000, up 18%. Key factors include post-Brexit…
Employers Must Adjust I-9 Records as Haitian TPS Work Permits Shortened
The Department of Homeland Security reduced Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) period to August 3, 2025. Employers must…
Knesset Committee Backs Bill to Expel Asylum Seekers Supporting Regimes
Israel’s Knesset approved a proposed law allowing asylum seeker expulsion for regime support in their home country. Aimed…
NYC Mayor to Close Roosevelt Hotel Center for Asylum Seekers
NYC Mayor announced the closure of the Roosevelt Hotel Asylum Seeker Arrival Center, which had been accommodating migrants.…
UK Tightens Citizenship Rules for Illegal Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
The UK will tighten citizenship rules for illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from February 2025, barring those entering…
Administrative Pause Leaves TPS Applicants Before 02/18/25 in Limbo
The Trump administration's 2025 administrative pause on certain immigration applications, including TPS and humanitarian parole programs, freezes decision-making…
Attacks by Asylum Seekers Fuel Far-Right Surge in German Politics
Recent attacks by asylum seekers in Germany have fueled support for far-right parties and stricter immigration policies. A…
Asylum Seeker Numbers Drop Sharply Amid New U.S. Border Policies
Asylum seeker numbers at the U.S. southern border have drastically dropped due to strict Trump administration policies, including…
Sudanese Asylum Seeker Ruled a Child, Sparking Debate on Age Disputes
A Sudanese asylum seeker deemed a child despite a "receding hairline" has sparked debate over UK's age assessments.…
Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving Policies
The U.S. asylum process protects individuals fleeing persecution, with three pathways: affirmative, defensive, and credible fear-based interviews. Applicants…