IAL TRA
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agreed that if they
believed there was no chance of overseas resettlement, they would have stayed in Vietnam. Because of the nature of their departure, all feared for their lives should they be repatriated.
N/A
1542
ECVII
China reject Case
1543
small boat
5
Haiphong N_Vietnam
1544
small boat
3
1545
Rescue at Sea
1
(HK Express)
Haiphong N.Vietnam
Vung Tau S.Vietnam
1 catholic priest seeking freedom of religion. 4 seeking improved economic opportunities overseas. 4 "economic"
refugees believed in higher standards of living overseas, idea reinforced by letters from friends and relatives. Catholic priest claims he had to leave Vietnam regardless of circumstances. Remainder would not have left if they believed there was no chance of overseas resettlewo t or a possibility of repatriation.
All seeking improved economic opportunities overseas. All claim inspiration from letters from friends and relatives. None claimed to listen to VOA or BBC news broadcasts. None would have left if they thought there was no chance of overseas resettlement or a possibility of repatriation.
Small family group rescued at sea off Southern Vietnam. Source claimed to be seeking improved economic opportunities for himself and his family. Source had heard from friends and relatives of higher standard of living overseas, but had not listened to 3C/ VOA.
He would not have left Vietnam if he thought there was no chance of overseas "resettlement or a possibility
of repatriation.
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