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Safe Haven
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safe haven
- Temporary refuge given to migrants who have fled their countries of origin to seek protection or relief from persecution or other hardships, until they can return to their countries safely or, if necessary until they can obtain permanent relief from the conditions they fled.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services