What is the definition of “refugee”?
The definition of “refugee” in Vermont immigration law is a person who is outside of their home country and is unable or unwilling to return to it due to well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. This definition is established by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United States government. In order for a person to be considered a refugee in Vermont, they must be able to show that they are unable to return home due to a reasonable fear of persecution based upon any of the five criteria – race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. This is not a subjective personal opinion and must be demonstrated through evidence that can be corroborated and verified. The burden of proof that falls upon the individual to demonstrate that they are a refugee is extremely high and requires substantial evidence and documentation. Refugees must also prove that they have a legitimate fear of persecution and that they are unable to seek protection in any other country. Asylum is a form of relief that is available to refugees in Vermont. The definition of asylum is protection from persecution that is granted to individuals who are unable or unwilling to return to their home country, and who can demonstrate a fear of persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La palabra “refugiado” se refiere a alguien que es forzado a salir de su país por temor a ser perseguido debido a su raza, religión, nacionalidad, afiliación política o por pertenecer a un determinado grupo social. Estas personas suelen buscar seguridad y protección en otro país. En el estado de Vermont, una persona calificada para solicitar asilo deberá demostrar, bajo testigos y con documentación válida, que tiene motivos para temer por su seguridad en su país de origen. Esto incluye los motivos mencionados anteriormente: raza, religión, nacionalidad, afiliación política o pertenencia a un determinado grupo social. Una persona que cumple estos requisitos se considera un “refugiado”. La ley de inmigración de Vermont también otorga asilo a los refinados que, por motivos humanitarios, no pueden regresar a sus países de origen. La decisión de otorgar asilo se hace caso por caso. Para ser elegible para el asilo, un refugiado necesitará presentar pruebas convincentes de que su regreso a su país de origen le pondría en peligro de sufrir persecución.
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