Refugee U.S. Citizen
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REFUGEE U.S. CITIZEN
Jacob AlethCIS 1020-059November 28, 2010
WHO IS A REFUGEE?
• Person persecuted for their race, religion, nationality,
• Belongs to a particular social group, or
• Political opinion.
LIFE IN THE REFUGEE CAMP
• Fear
• Freedom taken away
• No respect
• Insecurity
• Lack of food (constant hunger)
• Hopelessness
RESETTLEMENT THROUGH THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
• Apply for Refugee status
• Tell your life story to UNHCR
• After accepted, wait for a country opening
• Interview with country’s government (U.S.=INS)
• If accepted, must pass medical exam
• International Organization for Migration arranges travel
STEPS TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN
Steps for a Refugee Time frame
Residency status Upon arrival in United States
Green card application 1 year after arrival
Citizenship application 5 years after arrival
Interview and test Up to 1 year after application
Citizenship ceremony Up to 6 months after passing interview and test
I Pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America……….