Supreme Court Allows Restrictions on Asylum Access at the Border
On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado (No. 25-5) that asylum seekers must physically enter the United States before gaining the right to
Read More »DHS Instructs ICE Attorneys to Pursue Asylum Anti-Fraud Policies
A new memo from DHS General Counsel James Percival instructs ICE attorneys within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to establish anti-fraud policies, including
Read More »State Department Instructs Consular Officials to Deny Visas to Those Who Express Fear
On April 28, 2026, the Secretary of State sent a departmental cable to consulates instructing officers to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants whether they fear harm or
Read More »DHS Proposes New Restrictions on Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released proposed regulations that would significantly limit access to employment authorization for asylum seekers in the United
Read More »DHS and DOJ Issue Final Rule on Asylum Eligibility Related to Security and Public Health Risks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a final rule published in the Federal Register that clarifies circumstances under
Read More »UK Home Office Publishes ‘Restoring Order and Control’ on Asylum Policy
On November 17, 2025, the UK Secretary of State presented to Parliament a policy paper, Restoring Order and Control, on the government’s asylum and returns policy. The
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual for AOS Interview Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to provide clarification on the interview criteria for asylees or
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