Jun 15 2009
Refugees’ Family Members
When an individual is declared a refugee and is selected for resettlement, who of his or her family is able to be resettled in the new country as well?
Usually, only unmarried children under 21 years of age and spouses may accompany the main refugee being resettled. It is possible that other family members can be resettled as well, if they meet the requirements of being a refugee themselves.
When a refugee is resettled in the United States, he or she can apply to have family members join him or her. The process to apply to have family members join is long and tedious, but it is all worthwhile when a family can be reunited at the airport or new apartment after a long and arduous separation.
