U.S. Seeks To Cut Number Of Refugees Accepted For Resettlement

The US Refugee Admissions Program is set to accept 18,000 refugees for fiscal year 2020, a reduction from 30,000 in 2019. The proposal, sent to Congress by the Department of State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services, cites immigration court backlogs and the southern border crisis as reasons for the cut. The proposal prioritizes refugees from Central America's northern triangle, those facing religious persecution, and Iraqis who assisted the US government. While the cut is less severe than anticipated, it has drawn criticism for potentially undermining the US refugee resettlement program. Congress will review the proposal before it reaches President Trump's desk.

What is the proposed number of refugees to be accepted into the US for fiscal year 2020?

• 25,000

• 15,000

• 30,000

• 18,000

Which regions or groups are prioritized under the new refugee proposal?

• Only those facing economic hardship

• Refugees from Europe and Asia

• People from Central America's northern triangle and those facing religious persecution

• All refugees equally

What was the initial expectation regarding the cut in refugee admissions?

• A cut by more than half, potentially to 0

• An increase to 50,000

• A reduction to 18,000

• No change from 2019

What is the main concern of the National Immigration Forum regarding the proposed cap?

• It will strengthen the US refugee resettlement program

• It will increase the number of refugees accepted

• It will undermine the refugee resettlement program and damage the nation's standing

• It will have no impact on the refugee program

What is the next step after Congress receives the proposal?

• Rejection of the proposal

• Immediate implementation

• Public voting on the proposal

• Consultation with administration officials before a final decision