Asylum Requests

Question 1

Define Asylum.

Answer 1

A specific legal status granted by authorities to person requesting protection from persecution or torture, who meet the definition of a refugee under U.S. law.

Question 2

Is the Coast Guard ever authorized to grant asylum?

Answer 2

No, if a request for asylum is made Coast Guard has to follow steps for the proper agencies to be notified.

Question 3

If the request being made for safe housing does it still count as a request for asylum?

Answer 3

No, the word asylum must specifically be used.

Question 4

What two steps my a Boarding Team take when given a request for asylum?

Answer 4

1. Notify TACON immediately.

2. Refer to MLEM Appendix for the info required to be provided in the initial notification report.