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.
Top questions about Immigration Status
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes have affected the processing of asylum applications in 2025?
Asylum officers continue to issue decisions, but heavy backlogs and policy shifts have created delays in interviews and hearings.
Read: Asylum Decisions Continue in 2025: No Official Halt, Delays PersistWhat are some recent changes in U.S. asylum policies as of January 20, 2025?
As of January 20, 2025, new U.S. asylum policies include the reinstated 'Remain in Mexico' policy and expanded expedited removals, which have altered how asylum seekers can apply and proceed with their claims.
Read: Understanding the U.S. Asylum Process Amid Evolving PoliciesWhat is the U.S. policy stance regarding asylum seekers as of January 2026?
The U.S. has implemented a nationwide Asylum Hold and stricter screening protocols.
Read: Border Guards Detain 15 Asylum Seekers at Vilnius Airport Bound for GermanyWhat has USCIS done regarding asylum decisions as of late November 2025?
USCIS has internally paused all asylum decisions since late November 2025, halting approvals, denials, and closures nationwide.
Read: Asylum-Based EAD Renewal: What to Do When USCIS Pauses DecisionsWhat is the current status of asylum decisions after the shooting on November 26, 2025?
Asylum decisions have been halted indefinitely as of November 26, 2025, with no clear timeline for resuming adjudications.
Read: Trump Admin Halts All Asylum Decisions Amid Vetting Push
New Canada Visa Requirement for Mexican Asylum Claimants Replaces eTA
Canada Visa Requirement changes impact Mexican asylum claimants. Effective Feb 29, 2024, some Mexicans need a visa instead of an eTA to visit Canada.
British Airways Scandal Exposes Canadian Immigration Loophole for Asylum
Former British Airways employee involved in Canadian Immigration loophole scandal fled to India after aiding Indians without visas…
Biden Tightens Asylum Rules, Speeds Up Migrant Deportations at US-Mexico Border
Biden administration weighs changing asylum rules and migrant deportations at US-Mexico border to expedite the process amid influx…
Consequences of Lying in Asylum Application for Citizenship
Lying in an asylum application can have serious consequences. Find out if obtaining citizenship is possible after such…
New Asylum Program Fee: Impact on Employers and Funding Shortfalls in U.S. Immigration Services
The new Asylum Program Fee increases costs for employers seeking foreign workers while failing to address funding shortfalls…
Conservative Peers Oppose Sunak’s Rwanda Deportation Plan, Adding Hurdles to UK Asylum and Immigration Bill
Conservative peers, including Ken Clarke, have criticized Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation plan in the UK's House of Lords,…
Secretary Mayorkas Extends Syria TPS and Invites Applications for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until September 30,…
Home Office Mistakenly Sends Rwanda Removal Letters to Asylum Seekers
Asylum seekers in despair after receiving mistaken Rwanda removal letters from the Home Office. Labour accuses government of…
Arrests Made in Fake Immigration Law Firm Scam for Supplying Illegal Asylum Documents
Three individuals were arrested in a raid on a fake immigration law firm in the UK. The firm…
Options After Student Visa Expires: Seeking Asylum Due to Armed Conflict
What to do after student visa expires? Explore legal options, like seeking asylum due to armed conflict in…