President Biden's Plan To Admit More Refugees Faces Many Obstacles

President Biden announced a plan to increase refugee admissions to 125,000, reversing the cuts made by the Trump administration. While the move is welcomed, experts warn that rebuilding the refugee pipeline will be challenging due to the pandemic, vetting procedures, and closed resettlement offices. Michael Knowles emphasizes the importance of focusing on capacity building rather than just numbers, citing past successful resettlement efforts as examples.

What significant change did President Biden announce regarding refugee admissions?

• A temporary halt to all refugee admissions

• An increase to 125,000 refugees

• Maintaining the current level of admissions

• A decrease in refugee admissions

What are some challenges experts foresee in rebuilding the refugee pipeline?

• Excessive funding

• Lack of interest from refugees

• Increased public support

• Pandemic-related issues and office closures

Why is it difficult to simply reduce the vetting process for refugees?

• It is not a priority for the government

• The American public demands thorough vetting

• There are no existing vetting procedures

• It would increase the number of refugees

What does Michael Knowles suggest the Biden administration should focus on?

• Eliminating vetting procedures

• Reducing the number of resettlement offices

• Rebuilding capacity for resettlement

• Increasing the number of refugees

What historical example does Michael Knowles use to illustrate successful refugee resettlement?

• Resettlement of Syrian refugees

• Resettlement of Cuban refugees in the 1980s

• Resettlement of Vietnamese refugees after the fall of Saigon

• Resettlement of European refugees post-WWII