Can an illegal seek an asylum?

Answer 1

An illegal entrant can seek asylum. If he delays seeking asylum, however, he is not likely to be believed if he says that he left his own country in order to avoid persecution. An illegal entrant can seek asylum. If he delays seeking asylum, however, he is not likely to be believed if he says that he left his own country in order to avoid persecution.

Answer 2

Generally yes, but it depends on the circumstances.