A parish priest asks: How do I respond when ICE comes for my flock?

[Albion]

Lose himself in the crowd? Maybe not. But actually, he can walk across the border of any country (or enter by any other means) and then seek asylum. He does not need to apply from outside before entering.

"Seek asylum" as opposed to posing as a legal resident. Here's the explanation (excerpted):

"People outside of the United States must apply for refugee status. People who have already made it to the U.S. border or the interior (perhaps by using a visa or by entering illegally) can apply for asylum status.

"Once granted, both statuses allow you to stay in the United States indefinitely. Asylees and refugees are given permission to work and are allowed to apply for a green card (within one year of either entering the United States as a refugee or being approved for asylum).

"But not everyone qualifies for asylum or refugee status. You must meet some strict requirements,..."

But I also just noticed that I'm in the wrong forum, so I'll apologize and leave now.

 

[Paidiske]

Seeking asylum should mean that he is a legal resident. That's where it breaks down; when the government doesn't do as it should for these people.

 

[JackRT]

Over the past several months Canada has had an increasing number of people leaving the USA to enter Canada illegally to seek refugee status . Being winter, crossing in an isolated spot can be dangerous. One refugee lost most of his fingers due to frostbite.

 

[FreeinChrist]

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[mnorian]

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Carry on.​