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U.S. Asylum or Refugee Status
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The United States is committed to providing a safe haven for people fleeing persecution in their home countries. However, such people must still prove that they are eligible. Asylum and refugee status may eventually lead to a U.S. green card and later U.S. citizenship.
Eligibility for Asylum or Refugee Status
Basic criteria concerning fear of persecution.
Types of people who may fear returning to their home country but cannot qualify for asylum or refugee status.
Possible sources of protection if you can't qualify for asylum in the U.S.
How the refugee resettlement process helps refugees line up the needed financial sponsorship in the United States.
A plain-English explanation of the U.S. immigration laws concerning asylum.
Understanding how the U.S. President sets annual limits on refugee numbers.
Circumstances in which a student who is unlawfully in the U.S. can apply for asylum.
U.S. Asylum and Refugee Rules: Overview
How foreigners seeking asylum and protection from persecution in their home country may be eligible to gain permanent residency status in the U.S. based on refugee and asylum laws.
An attorney reviews the most common factors in a successful case for asylum.
Los extranjeros que busquen asilo o protección frente a la persecución en su país de origen pueden ser elegibles para obtener estatus de residencia permanente en los Estados Unidos basados en las leyes de Refugio y Asilo.
What the law allows, and where to find information on asylum statistics.
Understanding the complex rules surrounding asylum applicants' eligibility for employment authorization.
What is both similar and different as between U.S. asylee and refugee status.
How the U.S. grants protection to victims of persecution from around the world.
Applying for Asylum in the U.S.
Access a series of detailed articles on the asylum application process.
Applying for Refugee Status
If you are outside the United States, and have experienced past persecution or have a well-founded fear of future persecution in your home country, you may be able to apply for refugee status, allowing you to come to the United States.
After You're Granted Asylee or Refugee Status
Articles on travel, bringing family, applying for a green card, and more.
If Your Application Is Denied
The administrative and court appeals available to you after an asylum denial.
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