Immigrant vs Refugee

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Today there are an estimated 82 million men, women, and children escaping war, persecution, and political turbulence.

The following are refugees and asylum seekers. 

Types of Refugees

  • Asylum Seeker
  • Internally displaced person
  • Stateless person
  • Religion or political affiliation
  • Hunger
  • War refugee

There are others who are looking for jobs or education they are usually called migrants and people who want to live permanently in another country.

A migrant is considered a person who has left their home by choice and is in search of a better opportunity. Because conflict or persecution did not force them from home, a migrant is not considered a refugee or asylum seeker.