This briefing will inform you of executive branch departments that are key proponents of the United States Refugee Admissions Program. I will highlight each department’s contribution and the programs they implement. Upon receipt of this information, you will be prepared to speak knowledgeably about the United States Refugee Admissions Program and how your proposals will improve it.
II. Brief History of Refugee Resettlement in the United States
The United States has traditionally accepted thousands of refugees for resettlement within the country. This acceptance is based on the American value of providing sanctuary to oppressed populations. During the early 1950s, congress passed its first refugee legislation admitting 400,000 individuals
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Their goal is to provide protection and assistance to individuals who have been persecuted or displaced from their native country. PRM partners with international organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGO) by providing financial contributions and monitoring how the funds are spent. Their goal is to ensure these organizations function within the frame of United States government policies. PRM also works closely with the Department of Homeland Security, as well as allied organizations to identify and admit refugees in the United …show more content…
Once screened, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), within the Department of Homeland Security, oversee the lawful immigration of refugees to the United States. The Homeland Security Act of 2002, enacted after 9/11 terrorist attacks, created USCIS to improve the security and efficiency of admitting immigrants. Adjudicators at this agency interview refugees and decide if their claims align with U. S refugee law. Once a refugee is admitted, USCIS works with ORR to resettle them. Due heighten security concerns, communication and support from this agency is important for the advancement of your policy