National Immigration Agency: Asylum Seekers Undergo Three-Stage Review Process, Assistance Provided Upon Approval
Taiwan's National Immigration Agency refutes claims of denying political asylum to Burmese in Taiwan, stating that reports of hastily returning asylum seekers to war zones are false. The agency emphasizes its commitment to assisting those truly in need of protection through a three-stage review process and appropriate support.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Li-chen, Taipei, 30th) Regarding protests from the Taiwan Association for Human Rights and other civic groups alleging that the government has not provided political asylum to Burmese people in Taiwan, the National Immigration Agency stated today that this is absolutely not true. After individuals file petitions, a three-stage review process and assistance are arranged, and the stance of assisting those truly in need of protection remains unchanged.
The National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior issued a press release this afternoon stating that media reports claiming the government hastily pushes asylum seekers back into war and cages are absolutely false, and its commitment to assisting those truly in need of protection remains unchanged.
The National Immigration Agency explained that upon receiving petitions from individuals, it immediately arranges interviews with them, consults external experts and scholars on the information obtained, and then invites relevant ministries and agencies to jointly review the cases, ensuring that the individuals' appeals are never disregarded.
Regarding petitioners who claim they "fear persecution if they return to their home country," the National Immigration Agency stated that under the current legal framework, a three-stage review process is adopted, including administrative investigations, consultation with external experts and scholars, and inter-ministerial meetings. If the review is passed, appropriate assistance will be provided.
The National Immigration Agency stated that after gathering opinions from external experts and scholars, it was found that many petitioners filed their petitions only after being discovered to have overstayed their visas or engaged in illegal work. They also failed to provide specific and concrete evidence of personal persecution if they returned to their home country, and some even had records of multiple trips back and forth to their home country, all of which do not conform to international principles for identifying those in need of protection.
Furthermore, the National Immigration Agency stated that for those who have filed administrative appeals, their legal rights are respected, and further action will be taken based on the results of the administrative appeal decision, in line with the principles of rule of law.
The National Immigration Agency emphasized that it welcomes all those who legally come to Taiwan and are willing to abide by domestic laws. Similar to how all countries manage foreign populations, it strives to achieve a balance by considering national security, fair distribution of social resources, and human rights protection. If there are indeed individual cases requiring assistance, relevant agencies will work together to provide assistance in accordance with legal provisions to protect human rights. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150430
The National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior issued a press release this afternoon stating that media reports claiming the government hastily pushes asylum seekers back into war and cages are absolutely false, and its commitment to assisting those truly in need of protection remains unchanged.
The National Immigration Agency explained that upon receiving petitions from individuals, it immediately arranges interviews with them, consults external experts and scholars on the information obtained, and then invites relevant ministries and agencies to jointly review the cases, ensuring that the individuals' appeals are never disregarded.
Regarding petitioners who claim they "fear persecution if they return to their home country," the National Immigration Agency stated that under the current legal framework, a three-stage review process is adopted, including administrative investigations, consultation with external experts and scholars, and inter-ministerial meetings. If the review is passed, appropriate assistance will be provided.
The National Immigration Agency stated that after gathering opinions from external experts and scholars, it was found that many petitioners filed their petitions only after being discovered to have overstayed their visas or engaged in illegal work. They also failed to provide specific and concrete evidence of personal persecution if they returned to their home country, and some even had records of multiple trips back and forth to their home country, all of which do not conform to international principles for identifying those in need of protection.
Furthermore, the National Immigration Agency stated that for those who have filed administrative appeals, their legal rights are respected, and further action will be taken based on the results of the administrative appeal decision, in line with the principles of rule of law.
The National Immigration Agency emphasized that it welcomes all those who legally come to Taiwan and are willing to abide by domestic laws. Similar to how all countries manage foreign populations, it strives to achieve a balance by considering national security, fair distribution of social resources, and human rights protection. If there are indeed individual cases requiring assistance, relevant agencies will work together to provide assistance in accordance with legal provisions to protect human rights. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150430