The Backlog At The Border May Affect Pre-Vetted Refugees. Here's Why

The video discusses the US refugee cap, currently at 30,000, and its distinction from asylum seekers at the southern border. Refugees are referred by the UN and undergo extensive vetting before admission. In contrast, asylum seekers apply at the border, contributing to a backlog of over 900,000 cases. Due to system strain, officials consider reducing the refugee cap, potentially reallocating resources to process asylum claims. Human Rights Watch criticizes this potential policy shift, emphasizing the US's duty to care for refugees.

What is the current annual cap on the number of refugees allowed into the US?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 30,000

• 10,000

How are refugees typically referred to the US for resettlement?

• They are selected through a lottery system

• They apply through US embassies

• They are referred by the UN refugee agency

• They apply directly at the US border

What is one of the steps in the US vetting process for refugees?

• An online application form

• A single background check

• A written test

• Three in-person interviews

What is one reason for the backlog of asylum cases in the US?

• Lack of interest from asylum seekers

• High number of asylum seekers at the border

• Increased funding for immigration services

• Decreased number of immigration officers

What is a potential policy change being considered due to the strain on the immigration system?

• Increasing the refugee cap

• Eliminating the refugee program

• Allowing all asylum seekers to enter

• Reducing the refugee cap by half