Citizens & Immigration
Asylum and refuge
Immigrants may be given refugee status or asylum if they have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted due to specific reasons. Learn more here.
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Lists the types of immigrants that may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Describes what the risks and benefits of asylum are to help decide if you should apply. Benefits include living in the US without fear of deportation, bringing your family, getting employment authorization, and getting benefits. Risks include the possibility of deportation.
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Explains asylum and refugee status with lists of protections US provides for immigrants persecuted in their home country.
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Steps to consider a waiver of inadmissibility if your background check is not approved by Immigration.
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