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.
Five Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Seek Asylum as Tony Burke Backs Women’s Asian Cup
Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players after anthem protests led to safety threats and international calls for protection.
John Maher Condemns Cowardly AI-Generated Disinformation Targeting Cork Asylum Centre
Cork City officials debunk AI-generated fake documents claiming a local building was proposed as an asylum seeker center,…
Court Upholds Haiti Temporary Protected Status, Easing Fear for 50,000 TPS Holders
Federal courts blocked the termination of Haiti's TPS, preserving legal status and work permits for thousands of immigrants…
IRCC Cuts Force Cities Like Ottawa to Shoulder Asylum Seeker Housing Costs
Canada shifts asylum housing costs to cities as IRCC ends hotel funding, emphasizing local reception centers and reduced…
Haitian Asylum Seeker Emmanuel Damas Dies at Florence Correctional Center in Corecivic Custody
Haitian asylum seeker Emmanuel Damas died after an untreated tooth infection in ICE custody, sparking a congressional investigation…
ICE Arrests Russian Asylum Seeker in Wimberley Despite Legal Entry
ICE reportedly detained a Russian national described as an asylum seeker who entered legally, but the report provides…
Thousands of Haitians Get Stuck in Tapachula as Asylum Backlogs Freeze Cases
Haitian asylum seekers in Tapachula face long delays and economic limbo as Mexico’s refugee system struggles with funding…
Epping Council Challenges High Court Ruling Blocking Closure of Asylum Hotel
Epping Council's bid for a permanent injunction against an asylum seeker hotel failed in the High Court, with…
Senators Demand Return of Deported California DACA Recipient as Kristi Noem Backs Enforcement
Senators demand DHS transparency after 86 DACA recipients were deported in 2025, questioning the use of 'criminal histories'…
Home Office Considers Handcuffing Child Asylum Seekers for Removal
UK Home Secretary shifts asylum policy to 30-month temporary protection with periodic reviews starting March 2026; unaccompanied minors…