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The US did not resettle any refugees in October.

Over 500 flights were canceled in October, leaving refugees in limbo. Now, the moratorium on refugee flights has been extended to November 5, meaning that no refugees have been resettled in the U.S. in October. Though these refugees have already been through the vetting process and were approved to come to the U.S., the indefinite delays are causing problems, both psychologically and procedurally. Experts say forcing the refugees to continue to stay in camps in Egypt and Nigeria is “re-traumatizing.” Some unaccompanied minors have turned 18 during the month-long extension, meaning that they are no longer minors and have to wait in the refugee camps indefinitely. Some refugees have medical exams and security checks with looming expiration dates. Since the moratorium technically has an end date, flights will continue to be re-booked for the refugees.

Trump May Slash Number of Refugees U.S. Accepts by 40 Percent

the White House is considering a second major reduction in the number of refugees accepted for resettlement in the United States. Last year, the Trump administration set the cap for refugee admissions at a historic low of 45,000. President Trump must officially set the cap by the start of FY2019, which begins on October 1, 2018

Trump Administration Rejects Study Showing Positive Impact of Refugees

The New York Times reports that Trump administration officials, under pressure from the White House to provide a rationale for reducing the number of refugees allowed into the United States next year, rejected a study by the Department of Health and Human Services that found that refugees brought in $63 billion more in government revenues over the past decade than they cost. In the period between 2005 and 2014 “this report estimated that the net fiscal impact of refugees was positive,” contradicting a central argument made by advocates of deep cuts in refugee totals.

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Circuit Court Affirms Injunction Against Indiana’s Attempt to Withhold Funds to Agency That Resettles Syrian Refugees

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the grant of a preliminary injunction against the state of Indiana’s attempt to withhold funds from a private agency that assists in the resettlement of refugees, including Syrian refugees. The court rejected the governor of Indiana’s brief asserting that “the State’s compelling interest in protecting its residents from the well-documented threat of terrorists posing as refugees to gain entry into Western countries,” finding that there was no evidence to support that argument.

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Washington Post: Little-Known Immigration Program Seeks to Reunite Central American Families Residing in the U.S.

The Washington Post reports on the Central American Minors Refugee/Parole Program, a new but little-known program that allows Central American immigrants who reside legally in the United States to bring family members to the country. The article states that the new policy applies to children from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador who face harm from violence and other dangers. Admission is also possible for spouses and grandchildren of immigrants in some cases.

Federal Agency Says Telephone Scams Target Refugees

Press release from HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) says that there are reports of refugee families victimized by the recent telephone scam targeting Bhutanese refugees have come in from Texas, Washington State, Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska.

Press release from HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement:

Press release from HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) says that there are reports of refugee families victimized by the recent telephone scam targeting Bhutanese refugees have come in from Texas, Washington State, Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska.

Policy guidance refugee act

Bureau of population refugees and migration

Cuban refugee adjustment act

Central american refugees

Role of the DOS Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration

Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration, Eric Schwartz issued a press release explaining the role of the DOS Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. He stated that nearly 75,000 refugees resettled in the U.S. in fiscal year 2009.

Bureau of population refugees and migration

Refugees and immigration

Central American Refugees

Form G-646 regarding refugees applying for admission to the US

What can I expect if I am resettled in the United States?

The United States is a land of great diversity. Refugees may be resettled in small towns or big cities. If you have a close relative already in the U.S., you will probably be resettled where they live. If you do not, a resettlement agency will decide the best place for you based on the availability of jobs and services. Refugees are expected to go to the assigned site and remain there during their initial resettlement.

The resettlement agency, often called the “sponsor,” is the most important source of information and assistance during the first months of adjustment to life in the U.S. An agency representative will meet you at the airport, arrange for housing, and prepare a resettlement plan that includes initial contact with governmental services and employment agencies. If you are approved and you do not have a sponsor in the U.S., sponsorship will be arranged.

In order to retain your refugee status in the U.S., you may not travel outside of the U.S. unless you first obtain permission to return before your travel. If you choose to travel, you should first contact the nearest BCIS office for the appropriate forms to request for permission to reenter the

The United States is a land of great diversity. Refugees may be resettled in small towns or big cities. If you have a close relative already in the U.S., you will probably be resettled where they live. If you do not, a resettlement agency will decide the best place for you based on the availability of jobs and services. Refugees are expected to go to the assigned site and remain there during their initial resettlement.

The resettlement agency, often called the “sponsor,” is the most important source of information and assistance during the first months of adjustment to life in the U.S. An agency representative will meet you at the airport, arrange for housing, and prepare a resettlement plan that includes initial contact with governmental services and employment agencies. If you are approved and you do not have a sponsor in the U.S., sponsorship will be arranged.

In order to retain your refugee status in the U.S., you may not travel outside of the U.S. unless you first obtain permission to return before your travel. If you choose to travel, you should first contact the nearest BCIS office for the appropriate forms to request for permission to reenter.

Adjudication of asylum

Appeal asylum

Asylum agreements

How to apply for political asylum

 

 

 

New update to be released regarding a Refugee Placement Program from countries such Haiti

To control the influx of refugees from such countries as Haiti the DOS Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Eric Schwartz released an update on the Reception and Placement Program for newly arriving refugees.

Refugees and immigration

Refugee admissions

Refugees and asylum

Political asylum, questions and answers