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Russians find asylum lifeline to US, but at a high price

Por: WPLG Local 10 Nation December 16, 2022

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CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Phil Metzger promises to arrange entry to the United States for Russian-speaking asylum-seekers through unmatched connections with U.S. border officials and people in Mexico who can guarantee safety while traveling. Though seeking asylum is free, the pastor of Calvary San Diego said his services are “not cheap.”In an interview with a Russian-language YouTube channel, he touted director computer access to U.S. Customs... + full article



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