The vast majority sought protection in the United States. Those without U.S. ties are placed where they have the best opportunity for success through employment with the assistance of strong community services. Agencies place refugees throughout the United States. The open-access model allows individuals to access the program directly, on the basis of certain criteria. d. However, male respondents were employed at a rate roughly on par with that of the U.S. population after being in the United States for only two years. The decreased number of aliens seeking humanitarian protection at the U.S. southern border due to, COVID-19 pandemic has increased USCISs capacity to address its case backlog. USRAP resumed general refugee arrivals July 30, 2020 with additional he, alth measures specified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Since then, credible fear[1]receipts dropped significantly, from over 4,500 per month in January and February to approximately 500 to 700 per month in April through August 2020. It is important to note, however, that not all the practices described in these reports would be recognized as, The United States is committed to advancing international religious freedom, including the protection of religious minority groups, across the globe. The number of refugees from the Central African Republic increased from. Representatives from the resettlement agencies meet frequently to review the biographic information and other case records sent by the RSC, seeking to match the particular needs of each incoming refugee with the specific resources available in U.S. communities. Africa: A number of African countries were among the top ten refugee-hosting countries worldwide. 591,000 to over 600,000, almost all of them in neighboring Chad, Cameroon, the DRC and the Republic of Congo. rtain Iraqis Associated with the United States: Employees of the U.S. government, U.S. government-funded contractors or grantees, U.S. media, or U.S. NGOs working in Iraq, and certain family members of such employees eligible under Section 1243(a) of the. Among European countries, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom resettled he highest number of refugees, with over 22,000 resettled to these five countries in 2019. reach Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, a population that does not routinely have access to pre-departure classroom cultural orientation, the Department of State also created a series of four videos in Dari and Arabic. Implementation of Executive Order 13888 currently is enjoined due to a January 15, 2020 preliminary injunction issued by the U.S. District Court inHIAS v. Trump,PJM 19-3346. Jordan had the eleventh-largest refugee and asylum seeker population in the world at nearly 745,000; the vast majority of the refugees were, from Syria, while more than 67,000 were from Iraq. English language proficiency: Respondents improved their English over time, but deficits remained. The Administration has appealed the courts decision and, if successful on appeal, willimplement Executive Order 13888 swiftly thereafter. Almost 7,000 of the 18,000 refugee numbers available under the FY 2020 Presidential Determination went unused. Europe: According to UNHCR, the refugee population in Europe increased by approximately 100,000 during 2019, to nearly 6.6 million. The Matching Grant Program through the R&P resettlement agencies is an alternative to public cash assistance. This period is renewable, however, and Jordan generally does not force refugees to return to their countries of origin. Section 207(a)(3) of the INA says that USRAP shall allocate admissions among refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States in accordance with a determination made by the President after appropriate consultation. There are three categorie, s of individuals eligible to enter USRAP, known as priorities. Ethiopia hosted over 700,000 refugees, most from South Sudan, with additional populations from Somalia, Eritrea, and Sudan. Refugees may pose an additional riskto the security of the United States because, if it is determined after admission that they present a threat to national security or public safety, it is extremely difficult to remove certain refugees in immigration proceedings for lack of a country to which they can be removed without the possibility of persecution. These services may include employment services, on-the-job training, Englishlanguage instruction, vocational training, case management, translation, social adjustment services, health-related services, childcare, and transportation. In additio, n, Lebanon provided protection to thousands of non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers, mostly from Iraq and Sudan. This program funds activities that aim tostrengthen academic performance and facilitate social adjustment. Policy Memo. To this end, the U.S. National Security Strategy says that we wil, l continue to lead the world in humanitarian assistance, that we will continue to catalyze responses to man-made and natural disasters, and that we will support displaced people as close to their homes as possible to help meet their needs until they can sa, By focusing on ending the conflicts that drive displacement in the first place, and by providing assistance overseas to prevent further displacement, we can help prevent the destabilizing effects of such displacement. These are the 10 states that have accepted the most refugees overall from the 2010 fiscal year through August 2021. 2. Close cooperation with state and localgovernments ensures that refugees are resettled in communities that are eager and equipped to support their successful integration into American society. ORR distributes Refugee Support Services (RSS) grants base, d on arrival numbers ofORReligiblepopulations in each state. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there were 26 million refugees around the world at the end of calendar year 2019. Implementation of Executive Order 13888 currently is enjoined due to a January 15, 2020 preliminary i, njunction issued by the U.S. District Court in, PJM 19-3346. The U.S. government also has increased support through UNHCR to strengthen asylum capacity in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. The ASR collects basic demographic information such as age, level of education, English language proficiency and training, job training, labor force participation, work experience, and barriers to employment. In addition, helping displaced peo, ple in areas close to their homes facilitates their return when conditions allow. This trendhas corresponded with a sharp increase in the number and percentage of those who claim fear of persecution or torture when apprehended or encountered by DHS, as shown in the tables below. Ms. Fry currently resides in Central PA with her husband and two children. New York, Michigan, and Arizona round out the top five on refugees resettled. of a no-interest loan. The Department of State strives to ensure that refugees admitted to theUnited States are prepared for the changes they will experience by providing cultural orientation programs prior to departure. DHS also received over 148,000 new affirmative asylum[2] cases, while the immigration courts[3]received 213,320 new asylum filings. from the Northern Triangle via the Protection Transfer Arrangement. Syrians in Turkey receive Temporary Protection status, which does not normally include a path to citizenship or permanent residence. [16] According to UNHCR, Uganda hosted about 1.4 million refugees as of June 2020, mostly from South Sudan, but also sizable populations from the DRC, Burundi, Somalia, and Rwanda. These new cases added to the lengthy backlog of pending claims, undermining the integrity of the asylum system. assistance reaches tens of millions of displaced and crisis-affected people worldwide, including those who will never be considered or qualify for resettlement in a third country. Those referred to the USRAP by a U.S. embassy in any location. Security Income (SSI); and 56 percent received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) benefits. Since then, credible fear. Two percent of respondent households reported public assistance as their only source of income; 29 percent received cash welfare of some kind, most often Supplemental, Security Income (SSI); and 56 percent received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP) benefits. Refugee determinations under the INA are entirely discretionary. ORR also provides health and mental health services through theSurvivors of Torture and Refugee Health Promotion grant programs. UNHCR has historically referred the vast majority of P-1 cases; however, USRAP will no longer request or accept referrals from UNHCR except in the categories liste, d in this years Presidential Determination. Its findings include: Education level: Respondents age 25 or older averaged 8.4 years of education before arrival; about half did not have a high school diploma upon arrival; and 31 percent ofrefugees age 25 or older listed their prior educational attainment as none. Among respondents age 18 and older, 17 percent were pursuing a degree of some kind, with most seeking high school equivalency. Congress, covering refugee arrivals FY 2012 to FY 2016. Supporting refugees as close to their homes as possible facilitates their return when conditions permit. The sponsoring resettlement agency is responsible for placing refugees with one of its local affiliates and for providing initial services. The United States encourages host governments to protect refugees and. Section 207(a)(3) of the INA says that USRAP shall allocate admissions among refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States in accordance with a determination made by the President after appropriate consultation. There are three categories of individuals eligible to enter USRAP, known as priorities[19]: [19] Entering USRAP under a certain priority does not establish precedence in the order in which cases will be processed. Ethiopia hosted over 700,000 refugees, most from South Sudan, with additional populations from Somalia, Eritrea, and Sudan. with procedural changes and administrative controls to protect the health of the public and staff. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, DHS/USCIS Credible Fear Caseload FY 2011-2020, DOJ/EOIR Immigration Court Asylum Caseload FY 2011-2020, Refugee Admissions and Asylum Grants Since 1980, I. rsecuted or have a well-founded fear of persecution on account of religion. Countries in the region traditionally have been reluctant to integrate refugees, and the vast majority do not have asylum systems, although Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand host nearly 1.1 million Burmese refugees. A U.S. ambassador may make a P-1 referral for persons still in their country of origin if the ambassador determines that such cases are in need of exceptional treatment, and the Department of State and DHS concur. How does the resettlement process work in the U.S? U.S. humanitarianassistance reaches tens of millions of displaced and crisis-affected people worldwide, including those who will never be considered or qualify for resettlement in a third country. HHS also expanded the eligibility period for certain forms of assistance to refugees and provided additional funding to for emergency assistance needs. According to UNHCR, the refugee population in sub-Saharan A, frica totaled 6.4 million at the end of 2019. By providing protection from removal, they create an incentive for those without lawful status to enter and remain in the United States. Thirty-seven governors have already voiced their approval of Afghan refugees being resettled within their states. Public benefits use:Two percent of respondent households reported public assistance as their only source of income; 29 percent received cash welfare of some kind, most often Supplemental. Germany hosted 1.1 million refugees, most from Syria, while other major sources were Iraq and Afghanistan. Priority 2: Groups of special concern designated by the Department of State as having access to the program by virtue of. to allow them to integrate into local communities, as appropriate; in many cases, we also provide financial support, through contributions to humanitarian organizations, to support and encourage host countries in these activities. The Department of State funds the international transportation of refugees resettled in the United States through a program administered by IOM. Description of the Proposed Plans for Their Movement and Resettlement and the Estimated Cost of Their Movement and Resettlement, Executive Order 13888 on Enhancing State and Local Participation in Refugee Resettlement, Estimated Cost for Refugee Processing and Resettlement, IV. Further, such delays are a pull factor for illegal immigration. Beneficiaries of I-730 petitions are not required to establish past persecution or a well-founded fear of persecuti. This report also meets the reporting requirements of Section 305(b) of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, (Public Law 108-333, October 18, 2004, 118 Stat. The Matching Grant Program through the R&P resettlement agencies is an alternative to public cash assistance. Those who are nationals or habitual residents of Hong Kong, Venezuela, or Cuba. Certain relatives in the United States may file an I-730 petition and simultaneously seek Priority 3 access for their qualifying family members (if eligible). A, P.L. d Afghanistan. On September 26, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13888 on Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement, which provides that refugees should be resettled only in U.S. jurisdictions where both the state and local governments have provided their consent. According to UNHCR, Banglades, h hosted over 780,000 refugees at the end of 2019, most of them Rohingya fleeing violence and atrocities in Burmas Rakhine State. Receipts Pending at end of FY (individuals). The open-, access model allows individuals to access the program directly, on the basis of certain criteria. Iran ranked seventh among refugee-hosting countries worldwide, with 979,000, the vast majority of them Afghans. The UN Refugee Agency works closely with its partners to identify the most vulnerable refugees with urgent protection risks but the final decision whether or not a refugee will be resettled in a country is the discretion of the country of resettlement. Widespread hiring freezes, layoffs, and reduced hours, wages, and benefits in the hospitality and transportation i, ndustries hit many refugees, who often find their first jobs in these sectors. 9 pandemic. For the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), President Joe Biden set a refugee admissions goal of 125,000, as of June 2022, an estimated 15,100 refugees have been welcomed to the United States the majority from: Refugees have resettled in every state, with California, Texas, New York and Michigan resettling the most refugees as of June 2022. However, the COVID-19 pandemic also required USCIS to close its asylum offices to in-person services for nearly three months. The Portal is updated on the 17th of each month. Other European countries host hundreds of thousands of refugees, including France (408,000), Italy (208,000). Refugees receive employment authorization upon arrival and are encouraged to become employed as soon as possible. Those in the USRAP who were in Ready for Departure status as of September 30, 2019. At the end of 2019, the number of individuals seeking refugee or asylum status included more than 178,000 from El Salvador, more than, 142,000 from Guatemala, and more than 149,000 from Honduras. P-1 allows consideration of refugee claims from persons of any nationality, usually with compelling protection needs, for whom resettlement appears to be the appropriate durable solution. Office of the U.S. Pursuant to Executive Order 13780, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, developed a model to assess national security and public-safety threats for foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States. Among refugees age 18 or older who had lived in the United States between 4.5 and. UNHCRs figures also include individuals who are recognized under other instruments, such as the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa; recognized in accordance with the UNHCR Statute; granted complementary and temporary forms of protection; and, in 15 Latin American countries, covered by the criteria in the 1984 Cartagena Declaration on Refugees. U.S. support for host countries, provided through contributions to humanitarian organizations, encourages those countries to continue sheltering those fleeing persecution and increases their a. ccess to work, education, and public services. But what is resettlement and how does it work in the United States? This Proposed Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2021 Report to the Congress is submitted in compliance with Sections 207(d)(1) and (e) of the INA. 1287), as amended, by providing information about specific measures taken to facilitate access to the United States refugee program for individuals who have fled countries of particular concern for violati. [10] The definition of refugee at Section 101(a)(42) of the INA is consistent with the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol. Beginning with arrival in the United States, and continuing after the R&P period ends, refugees, appro. eening processes and conduct an in-person interview with each refugee applicant before deciding whether to approve him or her for classification as a refugee. In order to protect public health, CDC issued an order March 20, 2020 temporarily suspending the introducti, on of persons into the United States, subject to certain exceptions, who would otherwise be introduced into a congregate setting in a land Port of Entry or Border Patrol station at or near the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. Near East and North Africa:According to UNHCR, there were about 2.6 million refugees in the Middle East and North Africa at the end of 2019, a slight decrease from the end of 2018. Unlike asylees, who arrive in the United States on their own, refugees selected for resettlement through USRAP are eligible for R&P assistance. This report also contains information as required by Section 602(d) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-292, October 27, 1998, 112 Stat. Nine non-profit resettlement agencies currently participate in the R&P Program under a cooperative agreement with the Department of State. Non-Syrian asylum-seekers receive International Protection, which does not provide a pathway to long-term residency, citizenship, or protection from deportation. Most refugees from South Sudan were in Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya. There were nearly 917,000 refugees and asylum seekers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an increase from 720,000 the previous year; Uganda hosted the vast majority, with smaller populations in Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Through this process, they determine which resettlement agency will sponsor and where each refugee will be initially resettled in the United States. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United States led the world in the number of new asylum applic. It provides urgent, life-saving support and services, including food, shelter, health care, education, and access to safe drinking water. Iran ranked seventh among refugee-hosting countries worldwide, with 979,000, the vast majority of them Afghans. They are taken to their housing, which has basic furnishings, appliances, climate-appropriate clothing, and some food typical of the refugees culture. Third-country resettlement is an option for certain individuals wh, o cannot return to their home countries or remain in the countries of first asylum. A description of the number and allocation of the refugees to be admitted, and an analysis of conditions within the countries from which they came; A description of the plans for their movement and resettlement and the estimated cost of their movement and resettlement; An analysis of the anticipated social, economic, and demographic impact of their admission to the United States; the extent to which other countries will admit and assist in the resettlement of such refugees; An analysis of the impact of the participation of the United States in the resettlement of such refugees on the foreign policy interests of the United States; Such additional information as may be appropriate or requested by such members. 110-181, as amended. Africa: According to UNHCR, the refugee population in sub-Saharan Africa totaled 6.4 million at the end of 2019. Under PRMs guidance, RSCs collect biographic and other information from the applicants to prepare cases for security screening, interview, and adjudication by DHSs U.S. DOJ continues to hire new immigration judges and support staff to reduce the case backlog in the immigration court system, which will include approximately 575,000 pending asylum cases at the, end of FY 2020. ORR also funds non-profit agencies to carry out special initiatives or programs for refugees, approved asylees, and other ORR-eligible groups including: case management, ethnic community development, career pathways, individual development accounts, microenterprise development, and agricultural projects. ), and a number of other international and non-governmental organizations. As a result, the President proposes not admitting any refugees from such areas, including Somalia, Syria, and Yemen, except those refugees of special humanitarian concern listed in the proposed FY 2021 allocations, such as those who have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear of persecution on account of religion. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), which is managed by the Department of State in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The United States seeks to enable the safe and voluntary return of refugees to their home countries the solution that most refugees prefer. Beginning with arrival in the United States, and continuing after the R&P period ends, refugees, approved asylees, and other eligible groups benefit from special programs funded by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (HHS/ORR) and administered by the states, resettlement agencies, or community organizations.[12]. We are in the midst of the largest global refugee crisis in history. the United States to petition for parents. Thousands more refugees of other nationalities are in the regional capitals of, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta, includin. Refugees may also access cultural orientation information through a website that is translated into eight languages and provides information in numerous modes to meet all literacy levels, as well as a mobile application. The RSC also obtains a sponsorship assurance from a U.S.-based resettlement agency that receives funding from PRM for Reception and Placement (R&P) assistance. Refugees are responsible for repaying these loans over time through their R&P providers, beginning six months after their arrival. While asylum, are not eligible for the Reception & Placement assistance offered to refugees and discussed in section III, those who have been granted asylum status und, er Section 208 of the INA are eligible for other assistance and services funded by the HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). roved their English over time, but deficits remained. Among respondents age 18 or older, 61 percent reported having health coverage throughout the previous year, while 29 percent reported no health coverage. According to UNHCR, 26 countries admitted 107,800 refugees for resettlement during 2019. Summary: In response to the spread of COVID-19 and the impact it has had on the Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) participants, the Federal Administration for The U.S. approach allows us to help many more vulnerable people, and do so much more rapidly, than we could ever hope to help through resettlement in the United States. The entire process takes approximately two years and involves the following steps: The United States has a long tradition of welcoming refugees, but its resettlement program had dwindled to historic low levels in recent years. Citizenship and naturalization services provided under RSS may be provided to eligible populationswho have been in the United States for more than five years. (Although the number of such encounters dipped at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has now returned to its pre-pandemic level.) Turkey hosted the largest refugee population in the world: approximately 3.9 million, up from 3.7 million. Once all required steps are completed, the RSC refers the case to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for transportat, The Department of State funds the international transportation of refugees resettled in the United States through a program administered by IOM. On December 18, 2019, Secretary of State Pompeo designated Bu, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs) under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for engaging in or tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious v. iolations of religious freedom. law.[10]. Also, the United States is the largest single provider of humanitarian assistance worldwide, funding the programs of UNHCR, the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), IOM, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the World FoodProgramme(WFP), and a number of other international and non-governmental organizations. Embrace of Ukrainian Refugees Reminds Diplomat of How Americans Welcomed His Japanese Grandparents. Each refugee approved for admission to the United States is sponsored by a resettlement agency. FY 2022 In FY 2019, DHS received and completed more than 100,000 new credible fear cases, a record high since the credible fear process was introduced more than 20 years ago, and an increase of more than 113 percent since FY 2015. Description of the Nature of the Refugee Situation, II. Note that UNHCR counts on a calendar year basis. UNHCR has historically referred the vast majority of P-1 cases; however, USRAP will no longer request or accept referrals from UNHCR except in the categories listed in this years Presidential Determination. [11] Economic self-sufficiency is defined at 45 CFR 400.2 as earning a total family income at a level that enables a family unit to support itself without receipt of a cash assistance grant. Cash assistance includes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), refugee cash assistance, and general assistance, but not other forms of public assistance, such as housing and medical assistance. Syria remained the main country of origin of refugees worldwid, e due to the ongoing civil war that began in 2011; the number of Syrian refugees remained around 6.7 million at end-2019. processing via a P-2 designation, all other processing steps are the same as for those referred by P-1, including individual pre-screening and DHS interviews, and all security and medical checks. HHS also expanded the eligibility period for certain forms of assistance to refugees and provided additional funding to for emergency, Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of aliens encountered along or near the U.S. southern border with Mexico. 4. refugee resettlement. Up to eight months of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) is available for refugees, approved asylees, and other ORR-eligible groups who are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). USCIS officers review the information that the RSC has collected and the results of security screening processes and conduct an in-person interview with each refugee applicant before deciding whether to approve him or her for classification as a refugee. On December 18, 2019, Secretary of State Pompeo designated Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran,North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs) under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for engaging in or tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom. Pursuant to Executive Order 13780, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, developed a model to assess national security and public-safety threats for foreign nationals seek, ing to enter the United States. UNHCR and international partners continue to encourage Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand to expand humanitarian protection and assistance for refugees and asylum seekers, and those. ORR published the results of the most recent ASR in the 2017 Annual Report toCongress, covering refugee arrivals FY 2012 to FY 2016. Refugee School Impact grants are available to support regions with high concentrations of refugees and other ORR-eligible children in local schools. des applying for a Social Security card, registering children in school, arranging medical appointments, and connecting refugees with necessary social, employment, and language services. PRM funds seven RSCs around the world operated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or international organizations. ntiary standard for establishing a well-founded fear of persecution. Over the last few years, Venezuela has gone from becoming a refuge for displaced Colombians to becoming a source of displaced people itself, as more than five million Venezuelans have fled political repression and economic decline. The Secretary of Homeland Security has, delegated to USCIS the authority to determine eligibility for refugee status under the INA. These narrowly-tailored exceptions are appropriate in order to promote family unity and to promote U.S. humanitarian and foreign policy interests. The number of Somali refugees declined from about 774,000 to about 762,000; Ethiopia, Kenya, and Yemen, were the main host countries. Total U.S. humanitarian assistance was nearly $9.3 billion in FY 2019, including funding from PRM and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The USRAP provides access in various ways to refugees who suffer religious persecution, including from CPC countries: The Department of States Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) works closely with U.S. diplomatic missions, UNHCR, and other partners to identify candidates for resettlement through USRAP. When they re-opened to in-person services, it waswith procedural changes and administrative controls to protect the health of the public and staff. In 2021, the number of refugees who resettled in the United States was 13,700 refugees (43 percent more than in 2020), coming mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (5,200), Syria (2,000) and Sudan (1,100). The Department of States annual Country Reports on Human Right Practices and annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom include information about conditions in every country in the world, including those from which the United States resettles refugees. [12] HHS/ORR refugee benefits and services are available to refugees, approved asylees, Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and their spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21, Cuban and Haitian entrants, certain Amerasians immigrants from Vietnam, victims of a severe form of trafficking who have received certification or eligibility letters from ORR, trafficking victims family members with T nonimmigrant visas, and some victims of torture. ORR published the results of the most recent ASR in the 2017 Annual Report to. Once an individual gains access to USRAPprocessing via a P-2 designation, all other processing steps are the same as for those referred by P-1, including individual pre-screening and DHS interviews, and all security and medical checks. This is why we pursue diplomatic efforts around the world to find solutions to crises, like our support for the legitimate government in Venezuela against Maduros tyranny. This period is renewable, however, and Jordan generally does not force refugees to return to their countries of origin. This includes a model assessment tool for domestic orientation providers to assess refugee understanding of orientation topics during the R&P period. In addition, poor economic conditions and high levels of generalized violence, factors that are not the basis for refug, ee or asylum status, continued to contribute to hundreds of thousands of Central Americans leaving their home countries. A, P. L. 110-181, as amended. In accordance with the Refugee Act of 1980, ORR produces an Annual Report to Congress that presents ORRs activities, expenditures, policies, and information about the individuals receiving ORR benefits and services, which addresses this issue in greater detail. Information about the states where refugees admitt. The Secretary of Homeland Security hasdelegated to USCIS the authority to determine eligibility for refugee status under the INA. ved asylees, and other eligible groups benefit from special programs funded by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (HHS/ORR) and administered by the states, resettlement agencies, or community organizations. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Beneficiaries of I-730 petitions are not required to establish past persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution, as they derive their status from the petitioner. In addition, nearly 100,000 Nicaraguans have left their home country since political unrest and economic trouble started there in April, According to UNHCR, there were about 2.6 million refugees in the Middle East and North Africa at the end of 2019, a slight decrease from the end of 2018. Together, they have taken in more than half of all It aims to enable certain refugees, approved asylees, and other ORR-eligible. In addition, the Department of State funds one- to five-day pre-departure orientation classes for eligible refugees at sites throughout the world. The number of refugees from the Central African Republic increased from591,000 to over 600,000, almost all of them in neighboring Chad, Cameroon, the DRC and the Republic of Congo. Refugees from Afghanistan have been a significant population since the 1980s. Total U.S. humanitarian assistance was nearly $9.3 billion in FY 2019, including funding from PRM and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Secretary also placed Comoros, Cuba, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Russia, Sudan, and Uzbekistan on a Special Watch List for governments that have engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom. Turkey hosted the largest refugee population in the world: approximately 3.9 million, up from 3.7 million. Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliat. They are taken to their housing, which has basic furnishings, appliances, climate-appropriate clothing, and some food typical of the refugees culture. Since the passage of the Refugee Act in 1980, which incorporated this definition of refugee into the INA, the United States has accepted more than 3.8 million refugees and asylees. This program operates in Jordan and Egypt in addition to the in-country program in Iraq. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Refugees from Burundi in neighboring countries totaled about 334,000, mainly in Tanzania and Rwanda. Nevertheless, the U.S. government seeks to promote early economic self-sufficiency through employment to speed integration into American society. Individual cases referred by designated entities to the program by virtue of their circumstances and apparent need for resettlement. ion Act of 1996, refugees are eligible for public assistance when they first arrive. According to UNHCR, the refugee population in Europe increased by approximately 100,000 during 2019, to nearly 6.6 million. Among the risk factors considered is whether the country is a known or potential terrorist safe haven. Using that model, which has been updated and refined, the Secretary of Homeland Security has recommended, and the Pre, sident has taken action, to restrict the travel of nationals from a number of countries due to, among other factors, a high risk relative to other countries in the world of terrorist travel to the United States. Refugees, approved asylees, and other ORR-eligible groups can access RSS services up to five years after arrival. reflect Headquarters facilities rent related to the refugee resettlement program, staffing, Unlike the P-3 process, the I-730 process does not allow the relative inthe United States to petition for parents. Through its local affiliates, each agency monitors the resources that each community offers (e.g., i. nterpreters who speak various languages, the size and special features of available housing, the availability of schools with special services, medical care, English classes, employment services, etc.). These narrowly-tailored exceptions are appropriate in order to promote family unity and to promote U.S. humanitarian and foreign policy interests. In addition, the Department of State funds one- to five-day pre-departure orientation classes for eligible refugees at sites throu. sular officers to verify the relationships claimed in the petition, as well as to examine any applicable bars to status and admissibility. A, P. L. 110-181, as amended. Most were in Pakistan, about 1.4 mil, lion, while Iran hosted another 951,000. The refugee population in Sudan exceeded 1 million; most were South Sudanese, with an additional population of Eritreans. In April 2020, HHS issued several policy le, tters and program guidelines allowing for various waiver and program flexibilities to address the impact of the pandemic. USA for UNHCR supports the full journey of refugees resettling in the U.S. Not only do our donors help refugees in their greatest time of need, but their support builds awareness and empathy for resettled refugees living in the U.S. With your help, more refugees like Mustafa will have the opportunity to build a peaceful life and give their family a bright future. 4. At a time of record forced displacement, the increase of refugee admissions means that thousands more vulnerable children, mothers and fathers will have the opportunity to rebuild their lives in safety. The COVID-19 pandemic also decreased the number of aliens seeking humanitarian protection at the U.S. southern border. The increasing numberof asylum claims also represents a cost to U.S. government benefits programs. 3. According to UNHCR, Uganda hosted about 1.4 million refugees as of June 2020, mostly from South Sudan, but also sizable populations from the DRC, Burundi, Somalia, and Rwanda. The December 2017 National Security Strategy says the United States , will enhance vetting of prospective immigrants, refugees, and other foreign visitors to identify individuals who might pose a risk to national security or public safety and will set higher security standards to ensure that we keep dangerous people out of, Refugees admitted to the United States are similar to individuals traveling on immigrant visas insofar as they are resettling here permanently and are afforded a pathway to U.S. citizenship. By contrast, Lebanon does not automatically grant, legal stay to UNHCR-registered refugees, who generally must apply for, Lebanese residency on a recurring basis under Lebanons immigration law. We will use our diplomatic influence to expand the number of donors and increase global contributions to humanitarian appeals and responses. [9] This figure includes 5.6 million Palestinians under the mandate of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Its findings include: Respondents age 25 or older averaged 8.4 years of education before arrival; about half did not have a high school diploma upon arrival; and 31 percent of. Asylum applicants are not eligible for resettlement assistance through USRAP but are eligible for certain other forms of assistance and services run by state, private, and non-profit agencies, and they may apply for discretionary employment authorization under certain conditions. strengthen academic performance and facilitate social adjustment. This figure includes 5.6 million Palestinians under the mandate of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine. It collects other data by family unit, including information on housing, income, and public benefits use. This inclu. Widespread hiring freezes, layoffs, and reduced hours, wages, and benefits in the hospitality and transportation industries hit many refugees, who often find their first jobs in these sectors. In some cases, the I-730 petition will be the only option as the family members are still in their country of origin. The United States anticipates receiving more than 300,000 new asylum claimants and refugees in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. Refugee School Impact grants are available to support regions with high concentrations of refugees and other ORR-eligible children in local schools. Other than the United States, the top resettlement countries were Canada (30,100 resettled) and Australia (18,200 resettled). When they re-opened to in-person services, it was. Refugee Resettlement Many refugees have family or close friends already in the United States, and resettlement agencies make every effort to reunite them. Other than the, United States, the top resettlement countries were Canada (30,100. This enables them to participate in rebuilding their homelands, promoting recovery and long-term stability of those countries and their neighbors which also serves long-term U.S. foreign policy and national security interests. However, reduced flight availability, due to the general decrease in demand for international travel meant a slow pace of refugee resettlement in the United States through the. This reflects our commitment to achieving the best humanitarian outcomes while advancing the foreign policy interests of the United States. Individuals who gain access to the USRAP through the Form I-730 petition process are interviewed by DHS or Department of State consular officers to verify the relationships claimed in the petition, as well as to examine any applicable bars to status and admissibility. SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF The closure of schools and childcare centers has also affected working refugees, who now must stay home to care for their children. Once cases are established as eligible for access under one of the three processing priorities, they all undergo the same processing steps. Peru was the second largest recipient of asylum applications globally in 2019, with nearly all claims (almost 260,000) submitted by Venezuelans. Thousands more refugees of other nationalities are in the regional capitals ofBangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta, including Afghanis, Iranians, Iraqis, Pakistanis, Somalis,Syrians, and Yemenis. How many refugees are admitted to the U.S. each year? For FY 2021, P3 processing is available to individuals of the following nationalities: Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), A refugee admitted to the United States may request following-to-join benefits for his or her spouse and/or unmarried children under the age of 21 who were not previously granted refugee status. Refugees from Burundi in neighboring countries totaled about 334,000, mainly in Tanzania and Rwanda. Resettlement is the selection and transfer of refugees from a country in which they have sought protection to a third country that has granted them permission to stay on the basis of long-term or permanent residence status. According to UNHCR, Pakistan hosted the worlds third -largest refugee population at the end of 2019: 1.4 million refugees, almost all of them Afghans. (18,200 resettled). Germany hosted 1.1 million refugees, most from Syria, while other major sources were Iraq and. Among those with coverage, about half received Medicaid or Refugee Medical Assista, ORR is overseeing a multi-year review of the data collected through the ASR, including revisions that improved the design of the 2016. Also, as part of our broader UN reform agenda, we will seek to maximize the value of U.S. contributions tohumanitarian organizations by driving reforms to make such organizations more effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable. Afghanistan. As a result, the President proposes not admitting any refugees from such areas, including Somalia, Syria, and Yemen, except those refugees of special humanitarian concern listed in the proposed FY 2021 allocations, such as those who have been pe. ertain Members of Religious Minority Groups in Eurasia and the Baltics: Jews, Evangelical Christians, and Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox religious adherents identified in the Lautenberg Amendment, Section 599D of Title V, P. L. 101-167, as amended (the L. autenberg Amendment), with close family in the United States. the Netherlands (94,000), Spain (58,000), Sweden (254,000), and the United Kingdom (133,000). In addition, poor economic conditions and high levels of generalized violence, factors that are not the basis for refugee or asylum status, continued to contribute to hundreds of thousands of Central Americans leaving their home countries. econferencing, to maximize its existing adjudicatory capacity and ensure that the pending caseload does not increase at an even faster rate. The vast majority are in Bangladesh, while India, Malaysia, and Thailand host smaller populations. This program funds activities that aim to. Nevertheless, the U.S. government seeks to promote early economic self-sufficiency through employment to speed integration into American society. The United States conducts a rigorous vetting process to determine whether to accept a refugee for resettlement. The Department of States standard cooperative agreement with each of the resettlement agencies specifies the services the agency must provide, which include housing, essential furnishings, food, necessary clothing, orientation, and assistance with access to other social, medical, and employment services. ia, and Thailand host smaller populations. Refugee determinations under the INA are entirely discretionary. The Annual Report to Congress also includes data from the Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR), which tracks the progress refugees make towards integration during their first five years in the United States and thus provides insight into the social, economic, and demographic impact of refugee admissions. For FY 2021, ORR predicts 45,600 asylees will be eligible. The camp housed many Afghan refugees, and there Davis-Edwards began building a network of contacts in the resettlement sphere. The number of individuals forcibly displaced worldwide, over 79 million, vastly exceeds the number that could be resettled or granted asylum in host countries each year. P-2 includes specific groups identified by U.S. law. This rise is due to the humanitarian impacts of the pandemic, the multitude of various protracted refugee situations, and the emergence of new displacement situations over the past year. It has also implemented process improvements, such as the use of video tel. Neither Jordans nor Lebanons laws provide for the granting of asylum or refugee status, and both lack a formal system for protecting refugees. Peru was the second largest recipient of asylum applications globally in 2019, with nearly all claims (almost 260,00, With support from the United States, provided through UNHCR, and other partners, Mexico is improving its ability to adjudicate asylum claims and support asylum-seekers, including those from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and hosted nearly 102,000 asylum-seekers at the end of 2019. e each refugee will be initially resettled in the United States. It is a solution that ensures refugees are protected against refoulment (forced return), provides them access to rights similar to those enjoyed by citizens and gives them an opportunity to eventually become citizens of the resettlement country. The cost of transportation is provided to refugees in the formof a no-interest loan. To address this backlog, DHS has introduced efficiency measures to maximize case processing; undertaken regulatory, policy, and procedural changes to deter and screen for non-meritorious filings; and increased the USCIS Asylum Divisions adjudicative capac. Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, refugees are eligible for public assistance when they first arrive. Every refugee family is offered a copy of Welcome to the United States, a book developed with contributions from refugee resettlement workers, resettled refugees, and government officials that provides accurate information about initial resettlement. Each refugee approved for admission to the United States is sponsored by a resettlement agency. on and have valid claims. Refugees admitted to the United States are similar to individuals traveling on immigrant visas insofar as they are resettling here permanently and are afforded a pathway to U.S. citizenship. The Department of State funds nine resettlement agencies across the U.S. which specifically work in the Reception and Placement (R&P) program (U.S. Department of State, The federal government launched a special category for Afghans without formal refugee status from the United Nations or a foreign state, a stream open to 3,000 people. The vast majority came from outside the region, particularly Syria, Iraq, an. P-1 allows consideration of refugee claims from persons of any nationality, usually with compelling protection needs, for whom resettlement appears to be the appropriate durable solution. In addition, each refugee receives a medical screening within the initial resettlement period. rest of FY 2020. South Sudanese are still the largest refugee population in the region, with more than 2.3 million. In addition to those in Turkey, Germany, and Sweden, who are counted as part of the Europe figure above, there were nearly 915,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon, nearly 655,000 in Jordan, nearly 247,000 in Iraq, and 129,200 in Egypt. According to UNHCR, Pakistan hosted the worlds third -largest refugee population at the end of 2019: 1.4 mil. 1310 L ST NW, STE 450, Washington, DC 20005, The U.S. Jordan had the eleventh-largest refugee and asylum seeker population in the world at nearly 745,000; the vast majority of the refugees werefrom Syria, while more than 67,000 were from Iraq. These necessary measures have reduced asylum interview capacity, which may affect the number of asylum cases that can be completed. They delay the grant of asylum to individuals who are legitimately fleeing persecuti. UNHCR reports there were 4.1 million refugees in Asia at the end of 2019, a decrease of almost 4,000 from the end of 2018. The United States encourages host governments to protect refugees andto allow them to integrate into local communities, as appropriate; in many cases, we also provide financial support, through contributions to humanitarian organizations, to support and encourage host countries in these activities. By agreement with UNHCR, Jordan allows recognized refugeesa maximum stay of one year, during which period UNHCR must find a durable solution. The December 2017 National Security Strategy says the United States will enhance vetting of prospective immigrants, refugees, and other foreign visitors to identify individuals who might pose a risk to national security or public safety and will set higher security standards to ensure that we keep dangerous people out of the United States.. How many refugees have been resettled to the U.S. this year and where do they come from? This report provides the following information required by those sections: This report also contains information as required by Section 602(d) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-292, October 27, 1998, 112 Stat. Most were Syrians (3.6 million), with much smaller numbers of Afghans, Iraqis, Iranians, and other nationalities. The RSC also obtains a sponsorship ass, urance from a U.S.-based resettlement agency that receives funding from PRM for Reception and Placement (R&P) assistance. Also, as part of our broader UN reform agenda, we will seek to maximize the value of U.S. con. Due to limits on the maximum amount of time such aliens can be held, it is likely that a refugee without a country to return to would be released into the interior of the United States. To this end, the Administration proposes a. dedicated allocation for refugees who suffered or fear persecution on account of religion and refugees who are within the categories established through the Lautenberg and Specter amendments. She is currently the State Refugee Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A, P. L. 110-181, as amended. This is why we pursue diplomatic efforts around the world to find solutions to crises, like our support for the legitimate government in Venezuela against Maduros tyranny. The R&P Program provides resettlement agencies a one-time payment per refugee to assist with expenses during a refugees first three months in the United States, but the program anticipates that sponsoring agencies will con. More than 1.1 million people from Burma, including more than 710,000 Rohingya fleeing violence and atrocities, have left Burma; about the same as last year. Due to travel restrictions in and out of refugee processing sites worldwide, USRAP suspended refugee arrivals from March 19 to July 29, 2020 except for emergency cases. With support from the United States, provided through UNHCRand other partners, Mexico is improving its ability to adjudicate asylum claims and support asylum-seekers, including those from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and hosted nearly 102,000 asylum-seekers at the end of 2019. 1980-1989 figures exclude grants of asylum by DOJ/EOIR. By focusing on ending the conflicts that drive displacement in the first place, and by providing assistance overseas to prevent further displacement, we can help prevent the destabilizing effects of such displacementon affected countries and their neighbors. Each year hundreds of thousands of people like Mustafa are forced to flee their countries in search of safety. We will work to better target the application of our humanitarian assistance funds. [2] Affirmative asylum applications are filed by asylum-seekers who are not in removal proceedings in the immigration court system. Among the countries whose nationals are subject to travel restrictions are Somalia, Syria, and Yemen.[4]. U.S. support for host countries, provided through contributions to humanitarian organizations, encourages those countries to continue sheltering those fleeing persecution and increases their access to work, education, and public services. 101-167, as amended (the Lautenberg and Specter Amendments). P-1 cases are identified and referredto the USRAP by a U.S. embassy, UNHCR, or a designated non-governmental organization (NGO). groups to become economically self-sufficient within six months of eligibility. Both refugee and asylum status are forms of humanitarian protection offered by the United States. Individuals who gain access to the USRAP through the Form I-730 petition process are interviewed by DHS or Department of State con. 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