Does anyone no the difference between these two?
2007-05-31 03:03:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Here is what I found:
There is a difference between Asylum and Refugee Status:
Asylum: Individuals already physically present in the U.S. may apply for asylum, provided they meet the definition of a refugee and are not barred by law from applying for or being granted asylum.
Refugee: A refugee is a person unable or unwilling to return to his or her native country due to a well-founded fear of persecution or because the person's life or freedom would be threatened. To apply for refugee status, the applicant must be physically located outside the United States.
2007-05-31 03:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most of the answers given here are wide of the mark. An asylum-seeker is simply anyone who is asking for protection in another country, but is still awaiting a final decision on their case; in the UK a refugee is generally taken to be someone that has had their claim for asylum accepted by a government, although really the term refugee can be applied to anyone that has had to flee their homes, even within their own country.
Hope this helps.
2007-05-31 03:47:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A refugee is fleeing a dangerous situation in his own country. An asylum seeker is claiming that he, in particular or as part of a group is being persecuted and wants protection.
Often refugees intend to return home once the danger is over. An asylum seeker is looking to be adopted by a new country.
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2007-05-31 03:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
An asylum seeker is anyone who has asked a foreign country for protection. He remains an asylum seeker until his case has been resolved.
A refugee (Convention refugee or acknowledged refugee) is someone whose application for protection has been acknowledged under the 1951 Geneva Convention for Refugees.
2007-05-31 03:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An asylum seeker has yet to have their claim investigated. A refugee has had their claim investigated and has been given leave to remain.
Asylum seekers have to undergo regular reporting, refugees do not.
A refugee, may be permitted to work, (though not always) an asylum seeker may not work until their claim is investigated and them given refugee status.
2007-05-31 03:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by The Book Garden 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are the same although asylum seeker is often used when seeking asylum for political reasons and refugee for war and such. Both terms mean the same fundamently
2007-05-31 03:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by mintycakeyfroggy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As regards the UK, the above answer is correct - other than that there is no work restriction placed upon someone who has been granted refugee status (or indeed Exceptional Leave to remain / Humanitarian Protection).
2007-05-31 03:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Frisky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A refugee is typically fleeing their country and has nothing tangible to offer the government of the country they are fleeing to in return for their shelter. An asylum seeker usually gives information about something important (examples - plans on submarines or government Top Secret type stuff) in exchange for being allowed into and protected by the country they are fleeing to.
2007-05-31 03:14:25 · answer #8 · answered by Rahrah 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
refugee is some one who is either from a war torn place or a place where there has been destruction. could be someone who has been picked up for being in a country illegally. asylum seeker is someone seeking a place because they will be killed in their own country.
2007-05-31 03:09:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Nothing, as long as they stay away from this country.
2007-05-31 23:04:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋