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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

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Page 1: US Refugee Policy Number decided on by President in consultation with Congress – 2013: 70,000 target; 69,927 approved – Target is traditionally one-half

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

Page 2: US Refugee Policy Number decided on by President in consultation with Congress – 2013: 70,000 target; 69,927 approved – Target is traditionally one-half

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

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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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