A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war, or violence, and who cannot return due to a well-founded fear of persecution. Immigration, on the other hand, is the act of moving to a new country in order to live and work there permanently.

Refugees often seek asylum in other countries, which is a form of protection granted by a country to someone who has fled persecution in their home country. Asylum seekers must prove that they have a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Once a refugee is granted asylum, they may be able to begin the process of immigrating to a new country. However, the process of immigration can be complicated and time-consuming, and refugees may face additional barriers such as language barriers, lack of resources, and discrimination.

It is important to note that not all immigrants are refugees, and not all refugees become immigrants. The terms are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct legal meanings and processes.