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The number of asylum applications in the United States from Russian citizens has been a record since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine. In 2022, Russians filed 7,169 asylum applications in the United States. This is more than the sum of such petitions for the previous 8 years: in 2014-2021, less than 7,000 petitions were filed. read moreThe number of asylum applications in the USA from Russians has been a record

Оn Mаy 8, 2023, Flоrіdа Gоvernоr Rоn DeSаntіs sіgned а bіll bаnnіng Chіnese nаtіоnаls аnd оther fоreіgn nаtіоnаls frоm buyіng reаl estаte іn the stаte оf Flоrіdа. S.B. 264 restrіcts Chіnese nаtіоnаls frоm buyіng reаl estаte іn the stаte unless they аre а U.S. cіtіzen оr а lаwful permаnent resіdent. read moreNew Florida’s immigration bills

We remind that from May 11, 2023 new rules for crossing the Mexican-American border are in force. Anyone attempting to cross the US-Mexico land border or adjacent coastal borders without a U.S. visa or entry permit, and who is seeking asylum, must now immediately show solid evidence that they are being persecuted in their home country, and this is true threatens their life or freedom. read moreHow asylum seekers cross the US-Mexico border from May 11, 2023

The rule presumes those who do not use lawful pathways to enter the United States are ineligible for asylum and allows the United States to remove individuals who do not establish a reasonable fear of persecution or torture in the country of removal. read moreNew rules for crossing the Mexican-American border and applying for asylum from May 11, 2023