Refugee Admission and Assimilation Process
Overview of Federal Refugee Programs
The November 2015 attacks in Paris have crystallized concerns among some policymakers in the United States about admitting Syrian refugees. Questions have been raised about the refugee admission process, particularly the security vetting procedures. Some policymakers have urged the Obama Administration to stop admitting Syrian refugees for now and a number of governors have expressed an unwillingness to accept Syrian refugees in their states. The Administration previously announced that it would admit at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. To assist Congress in addressing issues related to Syrian refugees and U.S. refugee policy generally, this report details…
