AdvertisementGays And Lesbians Seeking Asylum In U.S. May Find A Hard RoadFebruary 26, 2014Richard GonzalesfacebookEmailActivists protest Uganda's anti-gay legislation in Nairobi, Kenya, this month. LGBT status has been grounds for asylum in the U.S. since 1994, but winning refugee status can be difficult, particularly for people who are unable to obtain visas to the U.S. before applying. (EPA/LANDOV)