At least 29 Americans have sought asylum in Australia since second Trump presidency began | Australian immigration and asylum

During the second presidency of Donald Trump, US homelands are gradually broken and as they become politically variable, dozens of Americans are looking for asylum in Australia.

According to the figures of the Ministry of Interior obtained within the scope of the Freedom of Information Law, at least 29 US citizens have applied for a human protection visa in the first six months since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.

Jana Favero, Assistant General Manager of the asylum -seeking vehicle welding Center (ASRC), said that the center advised how to demand protection in the number of people coming from the USA.

Iz We are deeply worried about increasing attacks on human rights in the United States and especially the aim of the LGBTIQ+ community, Fi said Favero said.

Interior data does not contain certain reasons for applications, but to be accepted as a refugee in Australia, an asylum seeker. It should be evaluated races, religions, nationalities, membership of a particular social group or political views because of the “a well -established fear of persecution”.

Data show that the asylum practices of US citizens have increased continuously since Trump opened on January 20, albeit from a low base.

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Between February and April, less than five US citizens applied for asylum.

The number of applications caused five in May, seven in June, at least 29 lodges in July, 14 and six months in July, and maximum 38 lodges.

The exact number is uncertain, because the department does not disclose less than five applications for months.

Compared to, the interior has applied less than five asylum in each of the last six months of 2024. All applications are related to a protection visa on 866 land for people who have reached Australia before the search for asylum.

Between January and July 2025, no protection visa was given to US citizens. However, it may take months or even years to complete applications.

NSW University Kaldor International Refugee Law Center Director Prof Daniel Ghezelbash said whether a asylum seeker was given protection, not when the application was submitted, but at the time of the application was evaluated, he said.

Ghezelbash, “So, under Trump or under the biden, regardless of whether they were in the context of Trump’s ruling,” he said.

The interior processes approximately 2,000 subclasses 866 visa applications each month, ie US citizens make up less than 1% of cases. Approximately one visa is given in only six applications from all countries, Statistics published by the department.

People who are sub -class 866 visas are allowed to remain permanently in Australia and cause full citizenship.

In August, Canada’s Migration and Refugee Board 245 US claimed refugees claim In the first six months of 2025, it was more than any year since 2019. Ireland Similarly saved A sharp increase in asylum practices from US citizens since Trump’s selection.

The Ministry of Interior did not respond to the request for comments.