Supporting asylum-seekers with the Arizona Asylum Network
February 17, 2021 Photo: Andrew Oberstadt, IRC An asylum-seeker is someone who is seeking international protection from dangers in their home country. To apply, they must first arrive at or cross an international border. In immigration court, they then bear the burden of proof and must be able to demonstrate to authorities that they meet the criteria to be covered by refugee protections. Without formal documentation in many cases, it can be difficult for asylum-seekers to provide clear evidence for their claims in court. The Arizona Asylum Network (AAN), now managed by the International Rescu...
Source: rescue.org