Refugee and Asylum Status

Refugees are individuals fleeing their home countries due to fear of persecution based on factors like race, religion, or political beliefs. They seek safety in another country. Asylum status is a form of protection granted to individuals already present in or arriving in a country, allowing them to stay because they meet the criteria for being a refugee. Both processes aim to safeguard those at risk, ensuring they can live without the threat of harm or discrimination. The terms often overlap but differ in the point of entry and the application for protection.