A more thorough explanation:

Asylum is a type of protection given by a foreign country to people who are facing persecution in their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. People who are granted asylum are called asylees. They can legally stay and work in the country that granted them asylum.

There are two types of asylum applications: affirmative and defensive. Affirmative asylum applications are filed by individuals on their own initiative before the initiation of removal proceedings. Defensive asylum applications are filed through immigration court and heard by an immigration judge.

For example, if a person from a country where their religion is not allowed applies for asylum in the United States and is granted asylum, they can legally stay and work in the United States. However, if their application is denied, they may be referred to the Department of Justice for removal proceedings unless they are legally staying in the United States.

Asylees can also bring their families to the country that granted them asylum. For instance, an asylee can include their spouse and unmarried children under 21 who are in the country on asylum applications when they file Form I-589 or before the final decision is made on their case.

Overall, asylum is a way for people who are facing persecution in their home country to seek protection in another country. It provides them with the opportunity to live and work in a safe environment.