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US Immigration Board Rules EU Citizens Presumptively Ineligible for Asylum
Original: BIA: EU Citizens and Nationals of ‘Safe Countries’ Are ‘Presumptively Ineligible’ for Asylum
The Board of Immigration Appeals has ruled that citizens of European Union countries and other nationals of designated 'safe countries' are 'presumptively ineligible' for asylum in the United States. The decision means applicants from such countries face a heavy burden to prove they cannot safely relocate within their home region. It is expected to shape how immigration judges handle claims from Europe and other low-risk nations.
Why now: The ruling tightens asylum access for people from Europe and other 'safe countries' at a time of intense debate over US immigration policy.
Board of Immigration AppealsEuropean UnionUnited StatesCenter for Immigration Studies
Evidence
- BIA: EU Citizens and Nationals of ‘Safe Countries’ Are ‘Presumptively Ineligible’ for Asylum · Center for Immigration Studies
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