Public Awareness: What is Security Vetting for Refugees? "Refugees are the most thoroughly screened people who travel into the United States. Numerous checks by several government departments are built into the process to meet all security requirements, resulting in a rigorous, often years-long process, for every refugee who reaches the United States. This vetting ensures that if, at any stage, there is any doubt about the refugee’s history, affiliations, identity or credibility, the individual does not enter the United States. Below is a summary of each of these stages, required before refugees are allowed into the U.S. Stage 1. Less than 1 percent of refugees globally are referred for third country resettlement. Before being considered for resettlement, most refugees must first register with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). In making a referral, UNHCR conducts an in-depth assessment and background check. Only those who pass the screenings and have been determined to be among the most vulnerable and not a security risk are referred to the United States. Stage 2. Resettlement Support Centers, funded by the U.S. government, conduct prescreening of all refugees applying for resettlement. During this phase, case files are created for those being considered. Stage 3. U.S. security agencies screen candidates and conduct biographic security checks, starting with enhanced interagency checks. Stage 4. Specially trained officers with the Department of Homeland Security, office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, conduct in-depth, in-person interviews and collect fingerprints. Stage 5. The U.S conducts meticulous security screenings, which include: -biographic and identity investigations -FBI biometric checks of fingerprints and photographs -medical screenings. -other checks by U.S. domestic and international intelligence agencies including the National Counterterrorism Center/Intelligence Community and the FBI. -refugees from some countries, such as Iraq and Syria, undergo an additional review through the Security Advisory Opinion process. Stage 6. Applicants attend cultural orientation classes to prepare them for adjusting to life in the United States. All refugees are assigned to a resettlement agency who determines where in the United States they will first arrive and prepares to assist them in their initial transition." Source: The Center for Victims of Torture https://lnkd.in/gDuvvBpx They are seven Resettlement Support Centers (RSC) funded by the US in the following locations: -Africa -Asia -Austria -Eurasia -Latin America -Middle East & North America (IOM) -Turkey & Middle East (ICMC) +Fly away teams READY FOR THIS - Refugee processing can take one (1) year to over ten (10) years. #afghanallies #taskforceargo #SIV (Those denied SIV [for length of employment etc.] can be referred to the USRAP) #IV (Many IVs can also qualify for a USRAP referral.) #P1 #P2 #P3 #P4
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On September 30, 2024, the Biden administration issued a proclamation on amending Proclamation 10773. 🧑🤝🧑 The amended Proclamation 10773 will include unaccompanied children from both non-contiguous and contiguous countries in the calculation of encounters. 📅 The amended Proclamation 10773 will reconsider the threshold to discontinue so that the suspension and limitation on entry in that proclamation should be discontinued only after the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that there have been 28 consecutive calendar days in which the 7-consecutive-calendar-day average of encounters is less than 1,500. Stay in the Loop: https://lnkd.in/g_XrbG4g
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This is definitely worth a read - Despite the dominant media narrative suggesting the opposite, the research shows very clearly that people don’t want the punitive policies we have seen over the last decade or so. The public support safe and legal routes for the most marginalised and vulnerable in our societies and Labour have a huge opportunity to change our system for the better. https://lnkd.in/ebaewZU2
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The Immigration Court has announced an online portal for Unrepresented persons to create a profile and access additional information about their case. If you have not seen it yet, follow the link to familiarize yourself with the resources at your disposal. https://lnkd.in/gk2N-_sW #immigrationlaw #immigrationcourt
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Teaching Fellow | Ph.D Candidate | Int. Humanitarian Law, Armed Conflicts & Counter-terrorism
In alignment with the 75th Anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, New Zealand has launched its first Report on the Domestic Implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). This Report outlines New Zealand’s obligations to uphold minimum human dignity in peace and armed conflicts. I invite you all to read Marnie Lloydd's insightful reflections on the opportunities this report might bring for Aotearoa-New Zealand and other countries, and what can be done in the future to continue enhancing compliance with IHL. #IHL #InternationalLaw #Aotearoa #NewZealand #MFAT
Short piece from me in The Conversation alerting to NZ's #IHL Report launched yesterday at Parliament:
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The rise in racial attacks on immigrants reflects broader societal issues, such as xenophobia, fear, and misunderstanding, often stemming from a sense of threat. Immigrants, as visible symbols of change, are usually seen as threats to economic stability, cultural identity, and social norms. These perceptions are influenced by stereotypes, misinformation, and political rhetoric that exploits these fears for personal gain. Consequently, the process of "othering" immigrants turns them into scapegoats for complex societal issues, leading to hostility and violence. If only humanity allowed room for a little more empathy rather than succumbing to rage. To perceive others not as adversaries but as fellow travellers on the journey of humanity. To allow room for a transcendence beyond prejudice, to fostering understanding and acceptance... if only.
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☝ The MPC blog post 'What happens next? Scenarios following the end of the temporary #protection in the #EU' by our MPC Associate Meltem Ineli Ciger has been cited by the European Parliament!
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For those interested, this is how shutdowns affect the immigration related agencies:
As a potential government shutdown looms, AILA remains committed to ensuring the public is updated & informed on what might happen if this occurs. See AILA's overview of how the immigration-related agencies have operated during prior shutdown periods: https://bit.ly/3ZK8oro
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EU politics are set for a correction to the right of the political spectrum, and this is something to watch as it may serve as a test case for solving migration issues. https://lnkd.in/dfXWAp-g
