The United States Refugee Admissions Program : reforms for a new era of refugee resettlement / David A. Martin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, David A., 1948-

Contributor:

Migration Policy Institute.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States Refugee Admissions Program.

Refugees--Government policy--United States.

Refugees.

Refugees--Government policy.

United States.

United States--Emigration and immigration--Government policy.

Emigration and immigration.

Government policy.

Physical Description:

xii, pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Migration Policy Institute, [2005]

Summary:

Over the past four years, the United States has resettled far fewer refugees than it did in the 1990s. The decline has stemmed partly from post-9/11 security measures. But this book explains other, deeper reasons, deriving from changes in how and why refugees move, how asylum states receive them, and the world community's response. It also suggests steps to restore the program and better address real refugee needs. "At a time when America's noble heritage and history as a beacon of hope for the world's downtrodden is under siege . . . David Martin is a powerful voice of reason the nation needs to hear."--Senator Edward M. Kennedy "Must reading for policymakers, journalists, academics, and everyone who cares about America's efforts on behalf of the world's most vulnerable people. I strongly recommend it."--George Rupp, president, International Rescue Committee

Contents:

The context

Reforming the system for deciding on resettlement initiatives

The priority system for access to the admissions program and arrangements for urgent cases

The role of the Department of Homeland Security

Operational issues and an overview of the resettlement process

The role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Statutory amendments.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0974281913

9780974281919

OCLC:

58975828