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Refugee Resettlement
Refugees are screened and admitted from abroad through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program — a person cannot apply directly to USCIS. After one year in the U.S., refugees must apply for a Green Card.
Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
People outside the U.S. referred for resettlement, usually through the UN refugee agency or a designated organization.
Admission levels and program operations change with government policy; verify current operations through official channels.
Common problems
No direct application
Anyone claiming to sell refugee “applications” is running a scam; access is only through official referral.