- May 17, 2013
- 68,190
- 33,208
- 2,290
Bringing in more internal problems.The entirety of this process can take up to two years or more, making it a long and rigorous journey for refugees seeking resettlement.
- People seeking refugee status register with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in the country to which they have fled. UNHCR will determine their eligibility for refugee status based on a well-founded fear of persecution. The agency will also decide whether they can safely go back to their home country or live a dignified life in the country to which they have fled. If neither option is possible, UNHCR will recommend them for resettlement.
- UNHCR gathers background information, assesses the refugee’s case, and submits it to the United States for resettlement consideration.
- U.S. government agencies and Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) abroad, such as ICMC’s RSC for Turkey and the Middle East, perform background checks on refugees seeking resettlement. Then, the Department of Homeland Security holds in-person interviews to determine if the applicant should be considered for resettlement.
- Pre-approved applicants then undergo a medical screening to ensure they don’t have any infectious diseases that could spread once they are resettled. The medical screening also helps determine where they will be resettled if they have a medical condition requiring specialized treatment.
- Refugees whose resettlement applications have been approved are then assigned a sponsoring agency that places them in a community determined to be the best situation for their success. Local non-governmental organizations assist refugees upon arrival, helping them integrate into their new community and become economically self-sufficient.
No thanks.
How many you taking in?