Question

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between refugees and asylees seeking entrance to the United States?

a. Refugees fear persecution in their countries of origin, while asylees fear arrest in their countries of origin.
b. Refugees seek protected entrance to the United States, while asylees are already in the United States.
c. Refugees are asylees who have gained entrance to the United States.
d. Refugees have entered the United States illegally, while asylees have entered the United States legally.

Answer 1

Correct answer:

b. Refugees seek protected entrance to the United States, while asylees are already in the United States.

A refugee is a person who is outside of their country of nationality and can not or will not return to their country due to a persecution of race, religion, social group or political opinion. An asylee is a person who meets the refugee definition and is already present in the United States.

Answer 2

The statement that best describes the difference between refugees and asylees seeking entrance to the United States would be that "b. Refugees seek protected entrance to the United States, while asylees are already in the United States" which is a key difference.