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Carefully vet refugees

Posted 11/25/15

To the Editor:

Because refugees are given special treatment by the United States, the number of refugees admitted each year should not be set. Admittance to the United States should be on a …

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Carefully vet refugees

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To the Editor:

Because refugees are given special treatment by the United States, the number of refugees admitted each year should not be set. Admittance to the United States should be on a case-by-case basis. Refugees have to prove that they have well-founded fear of persecution based on their religion, political beliefs, race, nationality or membership in a particular social group. Refugees are not admitted to the United States until they have proven that their fears are valid. This process can take up to 18 months. Once admitted, refugees can find work and become a part of the local community where they live. After 12 months, refugees can apply to become Permanent Resident Aliens. After living five years in the United States, refugees can apply for citizenship. Because refugees have a guaranteed path to citizenship, great care should be taken when vetting these individuals.

Kenneth Berwick

Smithfield

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