No Asylum for Individuals Convicted of Crimes
New rules aim to prevent individuals convicted of crimes from seeking asylum in the United States. This means that if someone has a final conviction, their asylum application will be denied. The only exception may be for political offenses committed outside the U.S., specifically designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Key points
Individuals with final convictions for crimes will be ineligible for asylum in the U.S.
The Secretary of Homeland Security can designate specific political offenses committed outside the U.S. that will not bar asylum.
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