Canada’s immigration authorities have clarified that seeking asylum does not provide an automatic exemption from immigration laws.

While they seek asylum and await the outcome of their application, they are referred to as asylum-seekers and should be protected. Not all asylum-seekers will be found to be refugees, but all refugees ...

Asylum has become a central part of the U.S. immigration debate in recent years after border crossings reached a record high ...

Canada's refugee claims are declining due to reduced visa issuance, raising concerns among advocates about legitimate refugees being stranded. With 11,840 claims in January, down from 19,821 in July, ...

Canada’s immigration body has stated that claiming asylum does not automatically allow individuals to bypass immigration laws, noting that asylum ...