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Which groups in India are most eligible to seek political asylum?
Most asylum claims from India are made by Sikhs who say they have been persecuted or fear persecution by the Indian government on account of their Sikh religion or their political opinion.
Can Indian get asylum in Canada?
Foreign nationals, who fear persecution, who are at serious risk of harm and who cannot get protection in their own country often seek refuge in Canada. People who are recognized as refugees are allowed to stay in Canada and may apply for permanent residence status, and eventually may apply to become Canadian citizens.
Does India offer asylum?
India is not party to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol and does not have a national refugee protection framework. However, it continues to grant asylum to a large number of refugees from neighbouring States and respects UNHCR’s mandate for other nationals, mainly from Afghanistan and Myanmar.
How much does asylum cost?
There is no fee to apply for asylum. You may include your spouse and children who are in the United States on your application at the time you file or at any time until a final decision is made on your case.
Should I seek asylum in Canada?
Seeking asylum is not a shortcut to get around normal immigration rules and procedures. There must be legitimate reasons why asylum is necessary or it won’t be granted. Canada respects its international obligations toward those who genuinely need help and protection.
How many Indians have applied for asylum in other countries?
According to the Times of India, for example, 13,000 Indians applied for asylum in various countries between 2011 and 2013, mostly in Europe. (See “13,000 Indians applied for asylum in the last 2 years,” by Kounteya Sinha, March 24, 2014.) In the United States and Canada, 1,393 people from India sought asylum in the years 2012 and 2013 alone.
How do South Asians seek asylum in the US?
Historically, most Indian asylum-seekers have been Sikh. They flew directly to the U.S., entering at either New York or San Francisco and joining large Sikh communities. Around 2013, many South Asians reportedly began flying into Central America then journeying overland to reach the Southern United States.