Definition

Asylee

A person granted asylum in the United States.

An asylee is someone who has been granted asylum under INA §208. Asylees can work, travel with a refugee travel document, and apply for a green card one year after the asylum grant.

See also

Asylum

Protection for people inside the U.S. who fear persecution in their home country.
Refugee

A person granted protection from outside the U.S. before entering.

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