Definition
Programs that accept and make decisions regarding petitions for asylee status in situations where the individuals are unwilling or unable to return to or avail themselves of the protection of their country of nationality or last residence because they have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, political opinion, membership in a particular social group, or nationality. Asylum applications must be filed within one year of admission to the United States and can be made after admission or at a port of entry. Asylees may apply for lawful permanent residence status after one year.
URL Name
FT-3550-0700
Third Level Code
FT-3550
Taxonomy Code
FT-3550.0700
Parent Code
FT-3550
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FT
Fourth Level Code
FT-3550-0700
Use References
ABC Asylum Application Adjudication, ABC Asylum Application Processing, Asylum Application Processing, Political Asylum Application Adjudication, Political Asylum Application Processing
Publication Status
Draft