State Department Proposes Cut In Number Of Refugees Accepted Into U.S.

The US State Department proposed to Congress a reduction in refugee admissions to 18,000 for fiscal year 2020, down from 30,000. The proposal aims to prioritize religiously persecuted individuals, Iraqis, and legitimate refugees from northern triangle countries, amidst a backlog of over a million asylum cases. The National Immigration Forum criticized the low cap, warning it could undermine the US refugee resettlement program. The proposal is part of broader efforts to reduce immigration and awaits Congress's review before reaching President Trump's desk.

What was the proposed number of refugees to be accepted by the US for fiscal year 2020?

• 30,000

• 100,000

• 18,000

• 50,000

What is the expected number of new refugee and asylum claims during the fiscal year 2020?

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 368,000

Which group is given priority in the refugee admissions proposal?

• Tourists

• Students

• Religiously persecuted individuals

• Economic migrants

What is the main criticism of the refugee admissions proposal by the National Immigration Forum?

• It undermines the US refugee resettlement program

• It does not prioritize American citizens

• It focuses too much on economic migrants

• It increases the number of refugees

What is the next step for the proposal after being sent to Congress?

• Public voting

• Consultation by lawmakers

• Review by the President

• Immediate implementation