people seeking asylum in Australia are now being granted the right to work, and those who are being found to be refugees are being given temporary protection visas. Australia is bringing in 12,000 refugees from the crisis in Syria and Iraq.
Q. How did European immigrants travel to America?
Immigrants entered the United States through several ports. Those from Europe generally came through East Coast facilities, while those from Asia generally entered through West Coast centers. Although immigrants often settled near ports of entry, a large number did find their way inland.
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Q. Who were the Puritans and what were they seeking in the new world?
They came to explore, to make money, to spread and practice their religion freely, and to live on land of their own. The Pilgrims and Puritans came to America to practice religious freedom. In the 1500s England broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and created a new church called the Church of England.
Q. Can a refugee return to his home country?
Refugees are generally not allowed to travel back to their home country. Refugee protection is granted on the presumption that it is unsafe to return. However, particular circumstances might require that a refugee return home for a temporary visit.
Q. How long does it take to get a refugee visa?
How long does the asylum process take? The length of the asylum process varies, but it typically takes between 6 months and several years. The length of asylum process may vary depending on whether the asylum seeker filed affirmatively or defensively and on the particular facts of his or her asylum claim.
Q. Why is every refugee an asylum seeker?
An asylum seeker is a person who claims to be a refugee but whose claim has yet to be evaluated. As such, they’re left in limbo. They apply for asylum on the grounds they cannot return to their home due to fear of persecution. A person remains an asylum seeker for as long as their application is pending.
Q. Can asylum seekers become citizens?
You must meet all of the eligibility requirements to naturalize as a U.S. citizen. In general, after a certain number of years as a lawful permanent resident, you can apply for naturalization. Refugees and asylees may apply for naturalization 5 years after the date of their admission to lawful permanent residence.