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US Refugee Policy
Number decided on by President in consultation with Congress– 2013: 70,000 target; 69,927 approved– Target is traditionally one-half UN identified total
Refugee– Apply for status in foreign country
Asylum-seeker– Apply for status at US port of entry
US Refugee Policy
Persons with refugee or asylum-seeker status are assisted in a number of ways– Housing– Employment– Medical care
After one year, can apply for lawful permanent resident status– Green Card
US Refugee Solutions
Priorities1. Voluntary return to home country
2. Resettlement in third country within region of origin
3. Permanent status in US
Refugees account for 3-4% of US immigrants
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