The distinction can determine deportation from Canada or the decision to stay under asylum . An immigrant chooses to resettle to another country . A refugee is forced to leave his or her home country . Getting asylum in the United States is n't easy and could take years .
The distinction can determine deportation from U.S. or the chance to stay under asylum . An immigrant chooses to resettle to another country . A refugee is forced to flee his or her home country . Getting asylum in the United States is n't easy and could take years .