U.S. limits the number of refugees to 7,500 for 2026, with priority given to white South Africans
The administration of President Donald Trump set a new limit of 7,500 refugees for fiscal year 2026, the lowest figure since the creation of the program in 1980. The announcement, published in the Federal Register, states that admissions will be justified for humanitarian reasons or national interest, and that most of the slots will be […]
The annual asylum fee temporarily suspended following lawsuit filed by ASAP members
In early October, the organization ASAP (Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project) filed a lawsuit against the new $100 annual fee for asylum seekers, arguing that the measure was unfair, confusing, and harmful to individuals with pending cases. As a result, a federal judge ordered the government to review and improve the collection process, noting that the […]
“Safe Third Country” agreement between the U.S. and Belize will allow the transfer of asylum seekers
The governments of the United States and Belize signed a pact for Belize to act as a “safe third country,” meaning that individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. could be sent to Belize while their cases are reviewed. According to the agreement, Belize will retain absolute veto power over who is transferred, will manage limited […]
The United States faces a prolonged government shutdown affecting services and administrative processes
The partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government, now surpassing its 34th day, continues to impact essential services and threatens to become the longest in the nation’s history. Thousands of federal employees are working without pay, while programs such as SNAP (food assistance) and air transportation services are facing delays and cutbacks. In several airports, […]
DHS ends automatic extensions of work permits: focus on security and background verification
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new rule that changes the way Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) are renewed. Starting October 30, 2025, foreign nationals applying for the renewal of their work permit will no longer receive an automatic extension while their application is pending. There are limited exceptions to this rule, including extensions […]
