Author Question: The Refugee Act of 1980 had what effect on refugees who were immigrating into the United States? ... (Read 76 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The Refugee Act of 1980 had what effect on refugees who were immigrating into the United States?

a. Allowed specific provisions for refugees from Southern and Eastern Europe
b. Provided a uniform procedure for refugees to be admitted into the United States
c. Permitted refugees to set up communities in or around major metropolitan areas
d. Allowed refugees access to green cards that would allow them to work in the United States

Question 2

A 35-year-old man from Russia comes to the United States seeking asylum because of religious persecution in his native country. Which of the following best describes this type of immigrant?

a. Legal immigrant
b. Lawful permanent resident
c. Refugee
d. Unauthorized immigrant

lin77x · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The Refugee Act of 1980 provided a uniform procedure for refugees to be admitted into the United States. Refugees were immediately eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicaid. This procedure was in effect for all ref-ugees not just those from specific countries. It did not provide green card access or permit de-velopment of specific communities for refugees.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Refugees are people who seek protection in the United States because of fear of persecution in their homeland. Legal immigrants are people who are not citizens but are legally allowed to live and work in United States, usually because they fulfill labor demands or have family ties. Lawful permanent resident is another name for legal immigrants. Unauthorized immigrants may have crossed a border into the United States illegally, or their legal permission to stay in the United States may have expired.