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.
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status sue to stop deportations
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) sued the Trump administration over plans to end their deportation protections, affecting 350,000 individuals. The lawsuit claims the decision violates federal law and was…
How Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board Assesses Asylum Claims Today
Canada's IRB implements digital portals and trauma-informed training to manage 200,000+ asylum claims while maintaining strict evidence standards…
Trump Moves to End TPS for Venezuelans, Leaving Thousands in Limbo
The Trump administration moves to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and the CHNV parole program, impacting…
Iraqi Asylum Seeker Wins Right to Stay in UK Amid ID Dispute
The UK revised its immigration policies in 2025, permanently barring illegal entrants, like Channel crossers, from citizenship, citing…
Asylum Seeker’s Fake Taxi Trips Expose Flaws in Dutch Care System
An asylum seeker in the Netherlands exploited patient transport services, billing €2,500 for fake hospital visits, exposing poor…
Refugee Advocates Challenge Australia’s Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers to Nauru
Refugee advocates plan an urgent legal challenge to block Australia's Nauru deportation deal, citing violations of international law…
Ireland Tightens Asylum Rules as Accommodation Shortages Risk Homelessness
Ireland caps asylum housing at 7,500 places as rejection rates hit 87% in 2026, leaving 3,471 applicants unaccommodated…
UK Rejects Asylum for Over 2,000 Afghan Commandos Who Served Alongside Forces
Over 2,000 Afghan commandos who supported UK forces have been denied UK asylum, sparking outrage. Allegations suggest this…
Jawad Alaoue Claims Abuse in UK Asylum Housing After Fire Threat Charge
The case of asylum seeker Jawad Alaoue underscores concerns about mistreatment and poor conditions in UK Home Office…
Uncertainty Grows Over Future of Westmeath Asylum Centre After Hearing
The future of the Westmeath asylum seeker accommodation centre in Lissywollen, Athlone, remains uncertain after ongoing legal challenges,…