Refugee Facts

Refugees are people with a well-grounded fear of persecution or death based on their race, nationality, religion, social group, or political opinion.

A refugee applies for refugee status through the United Nation HCR. The refugee undergoes an interview process to determine if the applicant meets the UN's criteria for refugee status. If they are found to meet the criteria then they are placed on a waiting list for admission to a host country. Some refugees have been waiting in refugee camps for as long as 30 years.

Once the refugee's name comes up on the list for resettlement they must undergo more interviews, thorough back ground checks, and physicals to determine if they are suitable for resettlement.