#resettlement

#resettlement

The Migrant Relocation Assistance Program in New York has only resettled about 170 families out of the intended 1,250.

The program in New York has fallen significantly short of expectations, in contrast to a similar program in Illinois that has resettled a much higher number of households. [ more ]

Britain's foreign secretary, David Cameron, ruled out the resettlement of former inhabitants of the Chagos Islands, contradicting earlier discussions of their potential return.

Chagossian groups criticized Cameron's intervention and called for the restoration of their rights before any decision is made regarding the islands. [ more ]

New York City is expanding assistance to asylum seekers by opening two satellite sites to help with applications.

The city has already processed thousands of asylum applications, work authorizations, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications.

The city is also forming a Resettlement Working Group to connect with other cities experiencing an influx of asylum seekers. [ more ]

Migrants arriving in Chicago often have little money or support.

Catholic Charities in Chicago is not coordinating with Catholic Charities in Texas.

There is concern over the haphazard transfer of migrants and the moral obligations of faith-based groups. [ more ]