refugees

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"How quickly can I get immigrants and refugees to the stage where they can obtain a work permit and a residence permit? In Germany, that still takes far too long," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Some 450 refugees and asylum seekers, like Juma, were camped out this month outside the Department of Home Affairs in Durban.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The clear intent of Congress, as established in the Refugee Act of 1980, is that there is a process for refugees to apply for help once they have gotten to the United States.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

A refugee work route is expected to open next year, allowing employers to sponsor refugees, the Home Office said.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Almost overnight Pochala became a big town, full of refugees.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau