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What is the difference between a refugee and an asylee?

April 26, 2017asylee refugee

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What is the difference between a refugee and an asylee?

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A refugee applies for protection while in a country of first asylum outside the United States whereas an asylum seeker applies on U.S. soil. Both must meet the definition of a refugee in order to be approved the requested status.