Asylum Hearing
/əˈsaɪləm ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal legal proceeding in which an individual seeking asylum presents evidence and testimony to an immigration authority to determine eligibility for refugee status.
The asylum hearing was scheduled to evaluate the applicant's claim of persecution.
Forms
- asylum hearing
- asylum hearings
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Commentary
Asylum hearings are fact-specific and adversarial; effective preparation includes thorough documentation of persecution claims.
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