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Refugees and Asylees/Asylum Seekers

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Find information about the asylum application process and refugee status basics.
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Asylum Basics

By: WomensLaw.org

If you are an immigrant in the U.S. afraid to return to your home country due to a fear of persecution (mistreatment/abuse), you may be eligible for asylum, which would allow you to stay in the U.S. legally.

How Do I...? Customer Guides

By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

These guides answer questions regarding immigration benefits.

Language Access

By: Montana Legal Services Association

This resource discusses how MLSA provides access to free legal help in the language you understand.

Refugee Status Basics

By: WomensLaw.org

If you are a non-U.S. citizen living outside of the U.S. and you are afraid to return to your home country due to a fear of persecution (mistreatment/abuse), you might be eligible for refugee status, which would allow you to come to the U.S. legally.

Refugees and Asylees

By: Montana Legal Services Association

Whether you are a student or a teacher, a farm worker or a businessperson, a refugee or a temporary resident, if you are an immigrant and you need to do business with Social Security, this is the link for you.

The Asylum Application Process

By: Montana Legal Services Association

This resource explains the steps for how you apply for asylum in the United States through the affirmative asylum process.