Definition
Asylee
A person granted asylum in the United States.
An asylee is someone who has been granted asylum under INA §208. Asylees can work, travel with a refugee travel document, and apply for a green card one year after the asylum grant.
See also
More immigration terms
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B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa
Nonimmigrant visa for temporary business (B-1) or tourism (B-2) visits.
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Beneficiary
The person on whose behalf an immigration petition is filed.
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Biometrics
Fingerprints and photograph taken at a USCIS Application Support Center.
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Board of Immigration Appeals
The highest administrative body for interpreting and applying U.S. immigration laws.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.