Question

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between refugees and asylees seeking entrance to the United States?
A.
Refugees fear persecution in their countries of origin, while asylees fear arrest in their countries of origin.
B.
Refugees seek protected entrance to the United States, while asylees are already in the United States.
C.
Refugees are asylees who have gained entrance to the United States.
D.
Refugees have entered the United States illegally, while asylees have entered the United States legally.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Refugees apply for protection from outside the U.S. and are admitted through the refugee program; asylees apply for asylum while already in the U.S. or at a port of entry.