November 26, 2018 – Thousands of Americans are seeking asylum in Canada, according to the latest statistics.
Figures show 2,550 asylum claims were made by citizens of the U.S. in 2017. The number makes Americans the third largest nationality cohort of Canadian asylum seekers.
The trend has continued in 2018, with figures for January to August showing 1,215 Americans have sought asylum here.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says the vast majority of Americans seeking asylum are the children of immigrant parents who do not have a U.S. green card.
The asylum claims are made against the parents' country of origin.
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