The Unmet Potential of Community Consultations in U.S. Refugee Resettlement

The federal government requires resettlement agencies to formally consult with local actors that are key to the success The federal government of the resettlement enterprise regarding the admission and requires resettlement agencies reception of refugees; however, this typically only applies to the resettlement of refugees and SIV holders resettled to formally consult with local through a resettle. [...] The participants represented a broad range of coordinators and national resettlement agencies, organizations and fields, including seven state refugee and the Office of Refugee Resettlement has since coordinators, eight national resettlement agencies, released a notice of its intention to change its state federal partners, and local community stakeholders. [...] Though the United States has a longer history of assisting refugees during times of global conflict, this patchwork system was formally established after the United States passed the Refugee Act of 1980 in response to the emergency resettlement and diaspora of individuals fleeing conflict and communist regimes in Eastern Europe and 4 U. [...] This legislation established formal procedures, roles, and responsibilities for admitting and providing benefits and services to refugees.5 BOX 2 Refugees and Other Humanitarian Populations in the United States In the United States, the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 defines a refugee as a person who is outside of their country or origin and is unable or unwilling to return because of per. [...] These reports must include the number of consultations held during the reporting period, including dates and locations; a general description of the stakeholders in attendance; and a summary of the main issues discussed, such as arrival patterns, local capacity, and barriers to resettlement.