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Report on the Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels (2005-2019)

13 Mar 2024

Between 1990 and 2022, the United States welcomed over 2.1 million refugees and accepted over 800,000 asylees. While the purpose of granting visas to refugees and asylees is humanitarian, they do impact the United States economically. This analysis estimates the fiscal impact of refugees and asylees on federal, state, and local governments from 2005 to 2019.
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Authors

Robin Ghertner, Suzanne Macartney, Meredith Dost

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United States of America

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