Asylum Request

Question 1

Asylum:

Answer 1

Legal status granted to people who have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted on account of race, religion, nationality and or membership in a particular social group or political opinion.

Question 2

“Request of asylum” should be referred as:

Answer 2

A request for protection from persecution or torture.

Question 3

Asylum process:

Answer 3

-Have to receive request from refuge.
-Notify BO, who notifies TACON.
-USCG coordinates with USCIS.
-CO/OIC authorizes the ability to provide temporary refugee:
(Physical protection and reasonable care)