As a human rights lawyer who has done extensive immigration work, let me make something absolutely clear.
Asylum is legal immigration.
There's no "port of entry" requirement.
There's no "visa" requirement.
There's no "first country" requirement.
You enter the United States, and you apply for asylum.
Because asylum is legal immigration. Period.
Period.
@QasimRashid A few years ago, I started working for an organization that does important work to support refugees. Since that time, I've come to a heartbreaking understanding that so many people in my city hold utterly disgusting opinions on refugees, asylum seekers and human rights.
The fact that their opinions are based on misinformation and ignorance used to give me some hope, but no longer. Now I just alternate between sadness and anger when I consider this.
Qasim Rashid, Esq.
Ancient Chinese Wisdom 🇨🇦
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