“Safe haven”

This page presents an official legal definition of “Safe haven” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

This is a temporary refuge given to migrants who have fled their countries of origin to seek protection or relief from persecution or other hardships until they can return to their countries safely or, if necessary until they can obtain permanent relief from the conditions they fled.

Source: USCIS Glossary, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services