“Asylee”
This page presents an official legal definition of “Asylee” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
United States
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An alien in the United States or at a port of entry who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her country of nationality, or to seek the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution. Persecution or the fear thereof must be based on religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.
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