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Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is a refugee? A: According to the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, a refugee is a person who “owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside the country of their nationality, and is unable to or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail him/herself of the protection of that country.” Q: Who is eligible to resettle? A: Applicants for refugee admission into the United States must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Meet the definition of a refugee contained in Section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; 2. Be among those refugees determined by the President to be of special humanitarian concern to the United States; 3. Be otherwise admissible under U.S. law; and 4. Not be firmly resettled in any third country. Through resettlement, refugees gain legal protection – residency and often eventually citizenship – from governments who agree, on a case-by-case basis, to open up their communities to new members. Each year, the President of the United States signs a "Presidential Determination" stating how many refugees will be admitted by the US during the year. Refugees must prove to the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) that they fit the definition of a refugee. If approved, they are granted refugee status. Read more about Journey’s End resettlement services. Q: What are the countries of origin of the refugees currently served by Journey’s End? A: Refugees who we are currently assisting come from:
As well as many other places throughout the world. Q: Who qualifies for refugee services? There are many ways to become involved. Read more about volunteering, sponsoring a refugee or family, or making a donation. You may also contact us at (716) 882-4963 or info@jerswny.org
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Somali Bantu refugees who have resettled in the U.S. get to know the American banking system and the basics of budgeting and paying bills. Photo Credit International Rescue Committee
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