Is It Easier To Come To The U.s. And Apply For Asylum Rather Than Applying For Refugee Status?

[barryqwalsh]

I am considering fleeing my home country, because I’m part of a persecuted group here, and I want to apply for refugee status to come to the United States. A friend told me, however, that the refugee application process is lengthy and difficult. He suggested I instead book a flight with a layover in the U.S. and then request asylum at the airport. Would this route be easier for me?

Is it easier to come to the U.S. and apply for asylum rather than applying for refugee status - Nolo.com

 

[Oldglory1]

I am considering fleeing my home country, because I’m part of a persecuted group here, and I want to apply for refugee status to come to the United States. A friend told me, however, that the refugee application process is lengthy and difficult. He suggested I instead book a flight with a layover in the U.S. and then request asylum at the airport. Would this route be easier for me?

Is it easier to come to the U.S. and apply for asylum rather than applying for refugee status - Nolo.com

If you're from Central America or Mexico you can just turn yourself in to the Border Patrol and you're home free.