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Jacob Aleth CIS 1020-059 November 28, 2010. Refugee U.S. Citizen. Person persecuted for their race, religion, nationality, Belongs to a particular social group, or Political opinion. Who is a refugee?. Fear Freedom taken away No respect Insecurity
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Jacob Aleth CIS 1020-059 November 28, 2010 Refugee U.S. Citizen
Person persecuted for their race, religion, nationality, • Belongs to a particular social group, or • Political opinion. Who is a refugee?
Fear • Freedom taken away • No respect • Insecurity • Lack of food (constant hunger) • Hopelessness Life in the refugee camp
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 Resettlement Through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
I Pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America……….