Refugee Resettlement in the United States

Refugee Resettlement in the U.S.

A definition of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S., in the context of refugee resettlement and non-emergency repatriation, may be provided here: Permanent relocation of refugees to the U.S. allowing them to establish residence and become productive members of society. Refugee resettlement is accomplished with the direct assistance of private voluntary agencies working with the Department of State under the Reception and Placement Program (R&P) for the first 90 days of resettlement. Refugee Social Services are available through service providers under contract with the State Refugee Office via the US Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Refugee Resettlement.

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See Also

• Refugee Resettlement
• Non-Emergency Repatriation