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.
Marc Miller Announces Incentives for Provinces to Accept More Asylum Seekers
Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller proposed incentives for provinces to accept more asylum seekers, aiming to ease urban pressures and address a 250,000-claim backlog. Reforms focus on fair distribution, faster…
DHS to End Temporary Protected Status for Migrants
The Biden administration extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1 million migrants, granting deportation protection until 2026.…
Canada Prepares for Surge in Asylum Seekers After U.S. Policy Changes
Canada is preparing for a potential surge in asylum seekers due to U.S. immigration policy changes. Authorities are…
Biden Extends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants
The Biden administration extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens from El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela, protecting…
UK Asylum System Faces Severe Housing Crisis
The UK's asylum system faces severe criticism for inadequate refugee housing, resulting in rising homelessness and unsustainable temporary…
Permanent Work Permit Extension for Asylum Seekers Announced
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will permanently extend the automatic renewal period for work permits from 180…
President-elect Donald Trump Supports DACA Dreamers
President-elect Trump has signaled a willingness to work with Democrats to address the status of DACA recipients, or…
Egypt’s Parliament Approves Draft Foreign Asylum Law
Egypt's parliament is considering a draft foreign asylum law, aiming for greater national control over refugee management. The…
Surge in Asylum Claims by International Students in Canada
Canada faces a surge in asylum claims from international students amid stricter immigration rules. Claims rose over 650%…
Fake Asylum Claims: Unpacking the Real Impact on Immigration
"Fake asylum" involves submitting deceptive asylum claims to exploit immigration systems rather than seek genuine protection. It can…