Status of Persons Who Emigrate for Economic Reasons Under the Refugee Act of 1980

Stotas of Personas Who Emigrate ffor Ecomomnc Measomis HJmder the Mefftmgee Actt off 12)80 U nder the Refugee A ct of 1980, a “ refugee” is defined as a victim o f persecution on account o f race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; economic hardship by itself is not a basis for eligibility as a refugee under the Act. Refugee status under the Refugee A ct o f 1980 should normally be considered on an individual basis. While the Im migration and Naturalization Service may apply com ­ monly known circumstances to people falling within particular…