Someone who has fled from his or her

home country and cannot return

because he or she has a well-found fear
of persecution based on religion, race,
nationality, political opinion or
membership in a particular social group.

The United States is proud of its history of

welcoming immigrants and refugees.
Since 1975, Americans have welcomed
over three million refugees from all over
the world.
According to UNHCRs latest statistics,
there are approximately 15.4 million
refugees in the world.
In 2010 there were 73,000 refugees in
The United States

The majority of these refugees will

receive support in the country to which
they fled until they can voluntarily and
safely return to their home country.
A small number refugees will be allowed
to become citizens in the country to
which they fled, High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR)

Refugees have to receive a referral

Admissions Program (USRAP) for
consideration as a refugee.
The person will be interviewed by a USCIS
officer who will determine whether the
person is eligible for refugee
resettlement.

USCIS look to the law of the place where

the marriage took place when
determining whether it is valid for
immigration purposes.
There is no fee to apply for refugee
status.
Information that the person provides will
not be shared with their home country.

If a person is approved as a refugee, they will

receive a medical exam, a cultural orientation,
help with travel plans, and a loan for their
travel to the United States.
After they arrive, they will be eligible for
medical and cash assistance.
Refugees can work immediately upon arrival to
the United States.
If a person is admitted as a refugee, they must
apply for a green card one year after coming
to the United States.

If a refugee wants to travel outside of the United

States, they will need to obtain a Refugee Travel
Document in order to return to the United States.
If not they may not be able to return to the United
States.
If a refugee wants to travel outside of the United
States, they will need to obtain a Refugee Travel
Document in order to return to the United States.
If a person is admitted as a refugee, they must apply
for a green card one year after coming to the United
States.
If not they may not be able to return to the United States.

Program located in the U.S.

Partner with UNHCR, NGOs, and
governments

To help refugees to relocate

Focus on helping individuals, families, and

communities who are in extreme danger
and have no where else to go
Find and help relocate refugees
permanently in life threatening situations to
countries where they can rebuild their lives

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In the United States there are only 241 placement

agencies across 42 states when there are over
70,000 refugees in America
To help refugees Americans all over can help by
volunteering at placement agencies, become an
English touter, donate money, furniture, or
household items. Refugees need help in Americas
society and with help from everyone refugees can
have a chance at a better life then what they
came from