Refugees in the US
Waad, Undergraduate Student (UM-Dearborn) Refugees are people that escape persecution from their home countries by fleeing to the United States, where they expect a better and safer life for themselves and/or their families. In reality, refugees end up finding it difficult to migrate to the U.S. because there are so many obstacles they have to face, until they are able to be secure in this country. Jobs are not easy to find, as many refugees come here undocumented. They cannot get homes to live in because they do not have any papers that allow them to purchase one, or have the money to purchase one. For a refugee to become naturalized, it is a rigorous, extensive, and expensive process, which is sometimes a reason that deters them from attempting to obtain legal status. Our recent government heads have not made it easy for refugees to apply to enter the U.S. and it has greatly impacted the number of refugees entering by causing a decline. There needs to be better access to resources for immigrants upon coming to the United States that would allow for a less complicated process to obtaining citizenship and would allow for refugees to feel safe and stable, which is what they initially came to the United States for. Many Americans find that refugees do not have a place in their country. They are believed to take jobs, cause problems, and live off welfare benefits, when it is actually quite the opposite. As Mathema explains, “Refugees, over time, have high labor force participation rates, improve their English-language skills, and decrease their public benefit use. Research also finds that they represent a net positive to the U.S. economy after living only eight years in the country.” Refugees are a great asset to America, as they diversify the culture, bring innovative ideas to the country, and take jobs that Americans do not want. Considering refugees provide many benefits when migrating to the United States, especially by boosting the economy, it would be expected that the country allows for more refugees to enter. Allowing refugees to enter the U.S. is important because they are a part of what America represents. They are willing to leave their home countries and settle in a completely foreign country to them, in hopes for a better life. A lot of careers that are crucial to everyday life, consist of people that were once immigrants or refugees, that worked hard to get to where they are and are providing their services to the country, such as a doctor. Finding how crucial refugees and immigrants are to the United States, it would be expected that the government would be willing to give them more opportunities to take refuge in the country. The refugee application process is difficult as there are many steps an individual would have to take to apply for it and it does not guarantee that you will be accepted. The application process is not just tedious, but also extensive, with the average process taking 18-24 months to complete. This is a major issue because some people that are seeking to escape persecution don’t have 18-24 months to stay in the countries safely and it is a big reason why many are deterred from applying and rather find a way to enter illegally. America should set up a system that allows for people to apply, do background checks, etc. all within months. This can be achieved by hiring more people to speed the process, but mostly by the government being willing to want refugees enter the U.S. By making the refugee process less extensive and expensive, more refugees would be coming into the country legally and willing to be more active in the country. For example, they would fill jobs that Americans do not want, such as agricultural jobs and they would want to work hard to provide for their families, therefore, boosting the economy. Overall, if more resources are provided to create an easier application process for refugees, America would create for a safer and more stable life for them, while also improving America’s diverse culture and boosting the economy. Refugees that face persecution have no other viable options than fleeing the country where they are facing that persecution. They come to America to seek a better life, which is what the country represents to them: opportunities and freedom like that have never been able to experience. If America sets up a process in which refugees can apply, interview, and be accepted within months, it would result in more effective ways for the country to progress and for refugees to have a safe and stable life for themselves and their families. In order for these changes to happen, Americans need to be more open-minded when it comes to refugees. They need to be educated on what benefits they provide and what the true impact of them in the United States is. References: 1. 10 reasons Why America Needs Refugees. (2020, October 15). Retrieved March 23, 2021, from https://www.lirs.org/why-america-needs-refugees/ 2. Mathema, S. (2018, November 19). Refugees thrive in America. Retrieved March 23, 2021, from https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/immigration/reports/2018/11/19/461147/refugees-thrive-america/ 3. An Overview of U.S. Refugee Law and Policy. (2020, November 07). Retrieved March 23, 2021, from https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/overview-us-refugee-law-and-policy
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