Category Archives: Refugee Asylum
How Are Refugees and Asylees Different?
It may seem like the terms refugee and asylee in the United States immigration system are the same. Both are groups that have chosen to flee their home country due to the imminent possibility of persecution. Yet, there is a distinct difference between these two terms. Primarily, they differ in where they are seeking… Read More »
66 Members of Congress Request Stopping Credible Fear Screenings By CBP
Coming to the United States under duress, as is usually the situation for asylum seekers, is a tough position to be in. And figuring out how to navigate one’s position within the United States immigration system at the same time can make the possibility of gaining access to the country seem impossible. This is… Read More »
Updated Asylum Restrictions In The United States
The United States policy for migrants coming through the U.S.-Mexican border has been recently updated. Now the migrants will have to first attempt to seek asylum in another country before they arrive at the U.S. border to avoid being turned away. This move will stop a large portion of migrants from seeking asylum in… Read More »
13 Factors That Can Bar You From Getting Asylum In The United States
In 2021, there were 11,454 people that were given protection and shelter as refugees in the United States according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Suppose you are seeking asylum in the United States. In that case, some important things can help you better understand if you will qualify and be successful or… Read More »
What To Know About An Asylum Interview In The United States
When a person is living in a precarious situation where they have fear of persecution in their home country, they may decide the best course of action is to apply for asylum in the United States. This can be an incredibly difficult and frightening situation to be in. When there is the element of… Read More »