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•  Asylum Seekers: Individuals who seek asylum must be physically present in the United States or at a port of entry and must demonstrate that they fear persecution based on specific grounds, such as race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
•  Asylees: Those who are granted asylum are referred to as asylees. They receive protection from being returned to their home country and are authorized to live and work in the U.S.

Safety From Harm

Asylum is a form of protection granted by the United States government to people who have suffered or fear persecution because of their nationality, race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. This persecution must be carried out by the government or a group that the government is unable or unwilling to control. Although millions of people are displaced from their homes by natural disasters, economic deprivation, or widespread violence and uncertainty, these reasons alone generally will not qualify an individual for asylum in the United States.

The Path to Asylum

Asylum seekers are required to submit their applications within one year of their arrival in the United States, although there are some exceptions to this rule. The process entails completing a comprehensive application, participating in a thorough interview, and presenting evidence to support claims of persecution.