""Joe, If you think they are likened to 'political refugees', which is a bit of a spin, let them go to the embassy, and ask for asylum..in any event, LEGAL and accounted for, is still best! Why settle for less?""

Could it be that they don't seek asylum, in case the guy handling their claim has the same attitudes displayed by yourself and others on this forum GfS?

Just a thought, they might be scared of the reception they think they will get.

Don T.