I thought "status" normally refers to one's condition. But does it also mean "rights" or "qualifications" as well?

Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Here, "status" actually refers to one's national status as a citizen of the country, residence, or visa. So people "without status" aren't in the country under citizenship, a visa, or residence, implying that they could be there illegally. Ex: I gained residence status in 2010. Ex: There are so many people without status in this country since they fled their country.