Re-Vetting Refugees

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued new guidance concerning the detention and re-screening of resettled refugees who have failed to adjust to lawful permanent residence (LPR) status as required under U.S. immigration law. Refugees admitted to the United States are legally required to apply for permanent residence one year after arrival. This adjustment process allows immigration authorities to conduct a second round of vetting before granting permanent resident status.