Who determines how many refugees will resettle in the US?
Each year, the State Department prepares a Report to Congress on proposed refugee admissions, then the U.S. President consults with Congress and establishes the proposed ceilings for refugee admissions for the fiscal year. For the 2005 fiscal year (i.e. October 1, 2004 – September 30, 2005), the total ceiling is set at 70,000 admissions and is allocated to six geographic regions: Africa (20,000 admissions), East Asia (13,000 admissions), Europe and Central Asia (9,500 admissions), Latin America/Caribbean (5,000 admissions), Near East/South Asia (2,500 admissions) and 20,000 reserve. What are some of the obstacles refugees face while resettling in the US? Refugees who are resettling in the US may face a variety of obstacles and challenges primarily related to health, education, culture shock and language barrier, loss of livelihood, and economic hardship. What is the role of a resettlement agency? There are many voluntary agencies that assist refugees in resettling in the US. The primar
