Asylum & Refugees

This section covers options for an immigrant to apply for political asylum in the United States, including the procedure they must follow, what types of situations are covered, what kind of status are possible as an outcome, and consequences for one's family or a future ability to travel. This section also covers options, services, and outcomes for refugees coming from other countries to the United States. This includes who qualifies to enter the country, what visas or options are open to them, what evidence they must prove to get status, and what ongoing services or pathways are open to refugees.