asylum

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Soleimani Afshar came to the U.S. in 2015 on a tourist visa and was granted asylum in 2019, according to Department of Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But the French authorities are reported by The Guardian to be concerned that UK demands could put the lives of asylum seekers at greater risk.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Matthew Hoppock is an immigration attorney in Kansas, and he told me that he’s currently handling 10 Somali nationals’ asylum cases.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

It doesn’t distinguish between immigrants in the U.S. illegally and those with legal status, including those seeking asylum or in temporary protected status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

On January 3, Theo writes to Jo that there is no more talk of commitment to an asylum.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman