What is the refugee/asylee process?

The refugee and asylee process is the way that individuals enter the United States from abroad for the purpose of fleeing from persecution in their home country. Refugees and asylees are two distinct types of immigrants who seek protection in the United States. Although they have some common features, they are somewhat distinct in their qualifications and criteria. Refugees are individuals who are outside of their home countries and cannot return because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. To qualify as a refugee, an individual must apply from abroad and demonstrate a credible fear of persecution. Applications are processed in the country of origin or in a third country. Asylees, on the other hand, are individuals who are already in the United States or at a port of entry and can demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. An asylee can also apply for refugee status from inside the United States. In Mississippi, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for receiving applications and making decisions about refugee and asylee status. The process is lengthy and complex, and a well-informed attorney can help ensure that the application is completed properly and accurately.

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El proceso de refugiado/asilado es el procedimiento por el cual un extranjero solicita asilo en el estado de Mississippi. Para ser considerado como solicitante de asilo, es necesario que la persona demuestre que no es seguro regresar a su país de origen debido a temores reales de persecución por motivos de raza, religión, nacionalidad, pertenencia a un determinado grupo social o nacional, o absolutismo político. En el estado de Mississippi, los solicitantes de asilo tienen derecho a ser escuchados y considerados tanto por parte de oficinas locales como federales. La Oficina de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE) es la agencia federal responsable de procesar los casos de asilo. El solicitante debe presentar una solicitud, una declaración jurada y documentación adicional para respaldar sus alegaciones. Una vez que la solicitud sea recibida y procesada, ICE determinará si una audiencia es necesaria. Durante la audiencia, el solicitante debe ser capaz de respaldar sus alegaciones verdaderas. El solicitante tendrá derecho a presentar la documentación de apoyo, testimonios y toda otra información relevante para el caso. Si el juez determina que el solicitante es elegible para el asilo, recibirá permiso para permanecer y trabajar legalmente en el país. Si el juez determina que el solicitante no es elegible para el asilo, se remitirá una orden de deportación.

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