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Asylum
Asylum
A refugee is a person who is outside of their country and who is in fear of persecution by their own nation due to their race, nationality, religion, or political beliefs. Race, nationality, religion, and political beliefs are all considered protected grounds. Refugees are admitted into the United States on an annual basis.
The U.S. honors the right of asylum to individuals according to federal and international laws. Under the 1951 Convention Related to the Status of Refugees, the U.S. must honor legal claims for asylum. Every year, the President of the United States sends a proposal to congress that specifies the amount of refugees that can be admitted into the country. This proposal is reviewed by Congress and is usually accepted. In the year 2006, Congress allowed 70,000 refugees to enter into the United States, which is a historically low number.
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