The Standard for Asylum Seekers
Greg Chen of the American Immigration Lawyers Association discusses the asylum process and the standard that immigrants need to meet in order to qualify for asylum in the United States.
Description
Greg Chen of the American Immigration Lawyers Association discusses the asylum process and the standard that immigrants need to meet in order to qualify for asylum in the United States.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What is included under a "well-founded fear of persecution?"
- What is the standard of proof that has to be met when seeking asylum?
Additional Resources
- Video Clip: Attorney General Sessions Adds Additional Judges and U.S. Attorneys to the Southern Border
Attorney General Sessions announced that he would be adding additional judges and U.S. Attorneys to address the recent caravan of asylum seekers coming from Mexico. Greg Chen of the American Immigration Lawyers Association provided context for the action and discussed the legality of prosecuting asylum seekers. He also talked about some of the issues with the asylum process.
- Lesson Plan: The Asylum Application Process in the United States
Under U.S. law, people seeking protection from violence or persecution in their home country can apply for asylum in the United States. This lesson explores the process in which people apply for asylum, the standard for obtaining asylum, and the bureaucratic issues with processing asylum applications.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Asylum
- Credible Information
- Refugee
- Standard Of Proof