What is Asylum?
Tens of thousands of migrants arrive in the United States each year seeking protection from persecution in their native country. The US government is obliged to offer asylum to those who can prove they need protecting, allowing refugees to start a new life. However, not everyone who is eligible for asylum ends up receiving it. The asylum process is often dangerously misunderstood, and false information is commonly provided to asylum seekers, jeopardizing their chance for a new life. How does the asylum process work? Who can asylum seekers turn to for help?