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Who qualifies as a refugee under U.S. immigration law?

A person with dual nationality

A person outside their country of nationality fearing persecution

A refugee, according to U.S. immigration law, is defined as a person who is outside their country of nationality and is unable or unwilling to return due to a well-founded fear of persecution. This persecution can stem from various factors including race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. The emphasis is on the individual’s inability to find safety in their home country because of this fear.

Individuals who hold dual nationality may not necessarily meet the criteria of a refugee, as they might have legal protection in one of their home countries. A tourist visiting the U.S. is not seeking asylum and therefore does not fit the refugee criteria. Similarly, a foreign student studying in the U.S. is in the country under a different visa category and does not qualify as a refugee. Thus, the correct choice accurately reflects the specific circumstances that define someone as a refugee.

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A tourist visiting the U.S.

A foreign student studying in the U.S.

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