Quote Originally Posted by Gilrandir
The momnet they are outside the counrty they are refugees. The moment they start to pick and choose the place where they will head to expressing their preferences depending on the welfare of that place they become migrants.
So they're both, glad you understand.

Quote Originally Posted by Viking
In the case of Syrians, it is not merely the want for a better life. The war is a spark.
I agree. In fact, this is a pillar of my position on technical dual-status.

What I see is that you would like them to be identified as non-refugees to avoid any obligations toward them. But isn't that a different question, what sort of obligations countries owe to refugees, and under what circumstances?