Presentation of Case for Refugee Status

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Case Presentation to the INS The steps that refugee applicants follow before their eligibility interviews with BCIS officers vary. Many applicants are referred to the United States Refugee Program (USRP) for resettlement consideration by officials of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), while a smaller number are referred by a U.S. Embassy or [...]

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What will be expected of me as a new arrival?

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Americans value hard work and initiative. You should try to get a job as quickly as possible. Many refugees’ families like many American families find that both husband and wife must work. Lack of English language skill will not prevent you from getting a job, but it may limit the kind of job you can [...]

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

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

 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 [...]

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Which Refugees are Eligible for Resettlement in the United States?

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

  Each year, the U.S. resettles a limited number of refugees. Refugees may be eligible for an BCIS interview for resettlement in the U.S. if: UNHCR or the U.S. Embassy refers them to the U.S. for resettlement, or They are members of specified groups with special characteristics in certain countries as determined periodically by the [...]

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

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

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.

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How a Refugee Processing go?

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

The U.S. Attorney General has statutory discretionary authority to admit any refugee who is not firmly resettled in a third country, who is determined to be of special humanitarian concern, and who is admissible as an immigrant. The Attorney General has delegated this authority to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS). In both [...]

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Adjustment of Status for Refugee

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

If you have been a refugee or held asylum status for at least one year, you may be eligible to change your status to that of a permanent resident. There is a large package that must be prepared and sent to BCIS . A copy of the letter granting you derivative asylee status either on [...]

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What is Refugee?

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Prior to 1980, departure from communist-dominated or communist-occupied states, or departure from countries in the Middle East, was generally sufficient justification for refugee eligibility. Until this time, U.S. refugee policy was dominated by Cold War geopolitical concerns and strategies. The Refugee Act of 1980 sought to eliminate the prevailing geographic and ideological preferences and to [...]

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Form G-646 regarding Refugees Applying for Admission to the U.S.

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

USCIS issued a comment request on revision of Form G-646, Sworn Statement of Refugee Applying for Admission to the U.S. All issues regarding the Form G-646 and the application are discussed. Written comments must be submitted by 3/3/10.

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Iraqi refugees and immigrants from Iraq holding work Visas in the US will experience many challenges in the coming years

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Additional challenges will be faced by immigrants from Iraq that intend to live and work in the US. GAO issued a report on Iraqi refugees and special immigrant visa holders. GAO analyzed data on Iraqi refugees and SIV holders in the United States, and laws and regulations on the benefits afforded to them. More data [...]

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