A safe haven.I'm writing about your recent article on political asylum in Canada ["A Refugee's Fight," May 22]. We're very happy to see you cover this important issue but are afraid that the responses you published to the related poll left the false impression that LGBT LGBT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people find it nearly impossible to win asylum in the United States The United States honors the right of asylum of individuals as specified by international and federal law. A specified number of legally defined refugees, who either apply for asylum overseas or after arriving in the U.S., are admitted annually. . In fact, many LGBT people flee persecution in their home countries and are given safe haven in the United States each year. Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. Equality provides free legal information on asylum and runs a pro bono asylum project for LGBT and HIV-positive asylum seekers. Foreign nationals who fear persecution at home should visit our Web site at www.immigrationequality.org or contact us directly for assistance. VICTORIA NEILSON Immigration Equality New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , N.Y. |
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