The Five Eyes countries
The United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia are among the most established asylum and immigration destinations. Below is a step-by-step guide for each — tap any country to open its full pathways, emergency numbers and where to apply.
United Kingdom
Asylum & Indefinite Leave to Remain
Claim asylum with the Home Office on arrival or as soon as possible. You attend a screening interview, then a substantive interview about your fear of persecution.
- Claim asylum on arrival or as soon as you can
- Screening + substantive interviews with the Home Office
- Asylum support and accommodation while your claim is decided
- Routes to Indefinite Leave to Remain and citizenship
United States
Asylum (I-589) & Green Cards
File Form I-589 within one year of arrival (affirmative). If you are in removal proceedings, you apply defensively before an immigration judge. Know your rights if detained by ICE.
- File Form I-589 within one year of arrival
- Affirmative (USCIS) vs. defensive (immigration court) tracks
- Work authorization becomes available while you wait
- Know your rights if stopped or detained by ICE
Canada
Refugee Protection & Express Entry
Make a refugee claim at a port of entry or inside Canada through IRCC. Your hearing is held by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
- Claim protection at a port of entry or inside Canada
- Hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
- Work and study permits while your claim proceeds
- Pathways to permanent residence and citizenship
New Zealand
Refugee & Protection Status
Lodge a claim for refugee and protection status with Immigration New Zealand as soon as you arrive. New Zealand also runs an annual Refugee Quota Programme.
- Lodge a claim with Immigration New Zealand's Refugee Status Unit
- Annual Refugee Quota Programme resettlement
- Skilled Migrant Category and Work to Residence routes
- Support services during status determination
Australia
Protection Visa (subclass 866)
If you are lawfully in Australia and fear persecution, apply for a Protection visa (subclass 866) with the Department of Home Affairs. Onshore protection leads to permanent residence.
- Apply for a Protection visa (subclass 866) onshore
- Processed by the Department of Home Affairs
- Onshore protection can lead to permanent residence
- Work and Medicare access while your visa is decided
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Detained by ICE? Know your rights.
If you or a loved one is stopped, arrested or detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a few things can protect your case. This is general information for awareness — not legal advice.
If you are detained
- You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about where you were born or your immigration status.
- You have the right to speak to a lawyer. Say clearly: “I want to speak to a lawyer.” You can ask for a list of free/low-cost legal providers.
- Do not sign any document you do not fully understand — especially “voluntary departure.” Signing can waive your right to see a judge.
- Ask for your A-number (Alien Registration Number). Your family needs it to find you and to hire a lawyer.
- You have the right to contact your consulate and to make phone calls from detention.
- If you fear returning to your country, say you are afraid and that you want to apply for asylum — this triggers a “credible fear” interview.
For families of detainees
- Find your relative using the ICE Online Detainee Locator (locator.ice.gov) with their A-number or full name, country of birth and date of birth.
- Write down the detention center name, address and phone number — you will need it for lawyers and visits.
- Contact an accredited immigration lawyer or a non-profit legal aid organization as early as possible.
- Keep copies of ID, passports, prior applications and any evidence of danger in the home country.
- You can send money for phone/commissary and request bond information; a judge may set a bond for release.
Sources include public “Know Your Rights” guidance (e.g. ACLU) and official ICE resources. Always confirm with a qualified immigration lawyer.
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One asylum, one country — the “first safe country” rule
This is one of the most important things to understand before you apply. In general, if you seek asylum in one of these countries, you usually cannot apply for asylum in another one at the same time. Most states treat asylum as a single, active claim: once you lodge it, that country becomes responsible for your case, and a second claim elsewhere can be refused, suspended, or returned to the first country.
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