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.
Most Indian Asylum Seekers in US Are Punjabi, Few From Conflict Zones
Indian asylum seekers in the US are mainly from Punjab, a wealthy state, citing political tensions and economic aspirations. Punjabi speakers dominate applications (66%) with a high 63% approval rate.…
Teen Killed, Four Hurt in Villach, Austria Stabbing by Syrian Asylum Seeker
A Syrian asylum seeker killed a teen and injured four in a Villach stabbing, prompting immediate arrest. The…
New York City Closes Final Tent Shelter as Asylum Seekers Settle In
New York City is closing its last tent-based shelter, reflecting successful asylum seeker integration efforts. Declining shelter populations,…
DACA Court Case Update: Fifth Circuit Ruling and Texas Impact
The Fifth Circuit allows DACA renewals to continue nationwide through 2026 but leaves the program's long-term future and…
Munich: 28 Injured, 2 Seriously, After Car Hits Crowd in Suspected Attack; Afghan Asylum-Seeker in Custody
A suspected attack in Munich on February 13, 2025, left 28 injured, two seriously, after a vehicle drove…
Indian Asylum Seekers in the U.S. Surge Nearly 470% in 5 Years, Study Reveals
Indian asylum seekers in the U.S. rose 466%, from 9,000 in 2018 to 51,000 in 2023, driven by…
ACLU Challenges Trump Ban on Asylum at Southern Border
The ACLU sued the Trump administration for banning asylum access at the U.S. southern border, arguing it endangers…
National Audit Office Finds Millions Wasted on Asylum Housing in UK
A National Audit Office report reveals severe financial mismanagement in the UK Home Office's asylum accommodation plans. Intended…
Labour Government Blocks SNP Plan on Work Rights for Asylum Seekers
The Labour Government rejected SNP’s proposal to grant asylum seekers work rights, despite Scots’ majority support. Focused on…
ACLU Sues Trump Over New Asylum Ban in First Legal Challenge
Rights groups, led by the ACLU, filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s sweeping asylum ban, citing legal violations…