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References
Maritime Law Enforcement Manual, COMDTINST M16247.1 Boarding Officer / Boarding Team Member PQS, COMDTINST M16247.3 BO / BTM PQS Answer Book, COMDTINST M16247.7 Maritime Counter Drug and Alien Migration Interdiction Manual, COMDTINST 16247.4 (NWP 3-07.4).
Objectives
Explain the definition of Asylum State the procedures that are followed after receiving an asylum request State the actions that are taken to protect an asylum seeker
Depending on the circumstances, INS agents may conduct pre-screenings at sea to determine the status of migrants requesting asylum
Name & Nationality Date & Place of Birth Occupation Description of any documentation Foreign authorities aware of request? Circumstances surrounding request
Do not delay initial report in order to develop all of the required information.
NEWS MEDIA
U.S. agencies will not issue press releases. Acknowledgement may be made that a request has been made and is being considered. Notify State Dept.
On a U.S. Vessel
Safe protective custody will be provided. Minimum force necessary to protect asylum seeker from forced repatriation is authorized. The only exception is while in foreign territory
In essence, an asylum seeker on a vessel where USCG has jurisdiction will be protected from forced repatriation.
Scenarios
Scenario
While docked in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic a man being chased by a mob runs up the brow and claims to be the loser in the last presidential election and requests asylum.
SUMMARY
Definition of Asylum Procedures to following after receiving an asylum request Level of protection provided for asylum seekers Procedures for asylum requests during AMIO