Refugees who try to gain permanent residence in the country to which they fled are known as
A) protection seekers.
B) asylum seekers.
C) citizenship seekers.
D) None of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Refugees who try to gain permanent residence in the country to which they fled are known as asylum seekers. A protection seeker is someone who seeks refuge or protection from persecution, war, or violence. Citizenship seekers are individuals seeking citizenship in a country other than their own, which is not necessarily related to refugee status. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is B) asylum seekers.

Refugees Who Try to Gain Permanent Residence in the Country