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- DictionaryA·sy·lum seek·er/əˈsīləm sēːkər/
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- 1. a person who has left their home country as a political refugee and is seeking asylum in another: "only asylum seekers who are granted refugee status are allowed to work in the country"
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An asylum seeker is an immigrant who is making a claim to have been forcibly displaced and might have fled their home country because of war or other factors harming them or their family. If their case is accepted, they become considered a refugee. The terms asylum seeker, refugee and illegal immigrant are often confused.
- What is asylum? Asylum is a form of protection available to anyone at risk of serious harm in their home country who must leave in search of safety in another country.
- What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker? There is often confusion around the terms ‘asylum seeker’ and ‘refugee’. A refugee is defined as someone who has been forced to flee persecution, war or violence and has crossed an international border to find safety in another country.
- Who are asylum seekers and why are they seeking asylum? More than two-thirds of all refugees and Venezuelans displaced abroad originate from just five countries: Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Myanmar.
- What is the right to seek asylum? Everyone has the right to seek asylum—no matter who they are, where they come from, or when they choose to flee. The right to seek asylum, along with other rights of refugees, is outlined in the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol which has protected the rights of asylum seekers and refugees since the end of WWII.
An asylum-seeker is someone who has applied for protection from persecution, but whose request has not been decided yet. Learn more about the global situation of asylum-seekers, the national asylum systems and the role of UNHCR.
Jan 15, 2024 · Learn what asylum is, who is eligible, and how to apply for it in the U.S. This fact sheet explains the definition, process, and rights of asylum seekers and asylees.
- An asylee—or a person granted asylum—is protected from being returned to his or her home country, is authorized to work in the United States, may a...
- There are two primary ways in which a person may apply for asylum in the United States: the affirmative process and the defensive process. Asylum s...
- An individual generally must apply for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States. Whether DHS is obligated to notify asylum seekers o...
- Noncitizens who are encountered by, or present themselves to, a U.S. official at a port of entry or near the border are subject to expedited remova...
- Overall, the asylum process can take years to conclude. In some cases, a person may file his or her application and receive a hearing or interview...
- Asylum seekers include some of the most vulnerable members of society—children, single mothers, victims of domestic violence or torture, and other...
- In FY 2016, the most recent year with available data, 20,455 individuals were granted asylum: 11,729 affirmatively and 8,726 defensively (Figure 1)...
Learn the definitions and differences of these terms and why people leave their countries. Find out Amnesty's position and campaigns for the human rights of people on the move.
Learn what asylum is, how it helps people fleeing persecution, and how to apply for it in the U.S. Find out the eligibility requirements, the application process, and the challenges asylum seekers face.
Feb 7, 2024 · Asylum is a legal protection for migrants fleeing persecution or harm in their home countries. Learn how the U.S. asylum process works, how it differs from refugee status, and what factors affect the number and outcome of asylum claims.
