He based his claim to asylum on the fact that, if drafted into the Serbian army, he most likely would be forced to fight fellow Muslims in Serbia's war of "ethnic cleansing. The IRA is a militant organization that employs armed struggle in an attempt to force the British out of Northern Ireland and annex it to the Republic of Ireland.
Doherty was involved in an incident in which a British army captain was killed. Doherty was captured, but he broke out of jail and fled to the United States where he was arrested for entering the country with a forged passport. A British court tried Doherty in absentia, and sentenced him to life in prison. The United States attempted to deport Doherty until he claimed asylum. He participated in a strike over wages that the government declared to be illegal.
When Osorio and his co-workers were fired, Osorio's union began a campaign criticizing the government. Several union members disappeared and later turned up dead. When Osorio received death threats, he and his wife illegally immigrated to the United States.
Soon after their arrival, Osorio's wife gave birth to a child who automatically became an American citizen. Osorio's initial claim for asylum was denied on the grounds that his dispute with the Guatemalan government was basically economic. After making a decision, members of each group should form new groups to review all four cases. In these groups, each member should present reasons why their group decided to grant or deny asylum to the various individuals.
Alumni Volunteers The Boardroom Alumni. Curriculum Materials. Add Event. Main Menu Home. At this point, many of the Golden Venture's passengers applied for political asylum Since the end of World War II , the United States has taken in thousands of refugees seeking asylum protection from persecution. The Right of Asylum Following World War II, most nations in the world agreed to offer asylum to victims of persecution in order to prevent any repetition of the tragic fate of Jewish refugees caught up in the Nazi Holocaust.
The "Jet People" While most asylum seekers reach the United States by boat, motor vehicle, or even on foot, an increasing number now fly into the country aboard commercial airliners. Asylum Reform In response to demands for asylum reform, President Clinton remarked, "We cannot and will not surrender our borders to those who wish to exploit our history of compassion and justice.
For Discussion and Writing Do you agree or disagree with the U. Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees that obligates the United States to admit refugees who qualify for asylum? Why or why not? How have some people from foreign lands abused U. Do you think that asylum applicants should have the right to have lawyers present their cases?
Should the United States pay for lawyers if the applicants cannot afford their own? Of all the proposals discussed in this article under "Asylum Reform," which one do you think is the best? Explain why.
Such programs include refugee cash and medical assistance, and should be accessed through a licensed refugee resettlement agency. In addition to administering benefits programs and providing general public benefits counseling, these agencies often provide English classes, employment training and placement programs, mental health programs, youth and elderly services, and referrals to other social service agencies as necessary.
It is important for the asylee to understand that unlike most other foreign nationals who may apply for legal permanent residence, asylees are not required to prove that they are not likely to become a public charge. Thus, they can receive government financial benefits without jeopardizing their future ability to obtain permanent residence in the United States.
All males in the United States between 18 and 26 years of age are required to register for the draft. Asylees and asylum seekers are not exempt. Failure to register may have implications for your client when he applies to become a U. Information about the Selective Service can be found at www. Asylees can travel outside the United States with refugee travel documents. If the asylee does return to her home country, DHS could refuse to allow her to reenter the United States on the grounds that she implicitly no longer fears persecution.
If an asylee travels with the passport issued by the country from which she has been granted asylum, she can be seen as availing herself of the protections of her government which could lead to a finding by the U.
While asylees may have technical grounds of inadmissibility such as unlawful presence in the U. If, however, an asylee has any criminal convictions in the U. Asylees should understand, however, that even after obtaining legal permanent residence, they will have to use a Refugee Travel Document to travel abroad. It is only after an asylee becomes a U.
Asylees should also understand that until they obtain U. When they apply to naturalize, they will have to list all international travel after obtaining legal permanent residence in the United States, and a DHS Official could re-open the asylum grant upon learning that the applicant traveled back to his country.
Individuals who have won withholding of removal or relief under the Convention against Torture, can never travel abroad. Leaving the United States would amount to self-enforcement of a removal order and they would not be permitted to re-enter the United States. After having been granted asylum, an asylee is eligible to apply to adjust her status to legal permanent residence green card with CIS one year after being granted asylum.
Also, adjustment applicants may request a waiver of the filing fee for the adjustment application if they can demonstrate that paying the fee would result in financial hardship. Eventually, after filing, the applicant will receive an interview notice 5 along with a medical examination form that he will have to get completed for the interview as instructed.
Applicants for adjustment of status who entered the United States with fraudulent documents such as a passport purchased on the black market will also have to submit an application for a waiver of inadmissibility. This waiver would also be submitted on form I A legal permanent resident is permitted to submit an application for naturalization to become a U. However, once an asylee is granted adjustment to permanent residence, the date of admission is given as that of one year before the date of approval of the adjustment of status application, effectively reducing the wait to apply to naturalize to four years.
This status will afford the full protections under the law, and permanent, virtually irrevocable status in the United States. This final step in the immigration process may well be 10 years or more from the date your client files an asylum application. Advising your client of the on-going nature of proceedings with the Department of Homeland Security is imperative to the success of a new life in the United States.
This Manual is intended to provide information to attorneys and accredited representatives. It is not intended as legal advice. Asylum seekers should speak with qualified attorneys before applying.
The information contained herein is for reference only and may not be up to date. It does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult an attorney regarding your matter.
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