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

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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 Priorities 1. 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