Iraq: Iraqi refugees and special immigrant visa holders face challenges resettling in the United States and obtaining U.S. government employment : report to congressional committees.

Since the February 2006 bombingof the Al-Askari Mosque in Samarathat triggered the displacement ofthousands of Iraqis, the UnitedStates has taken a lead role inresettling the displaced. Theadministration has indicated itsintent to assist those Iraqis whosupported the United States in Iraq.In addition, Congress authorizedthe Departments of Defense (DOD)and State (State) to jointlyestablish and operate a program tooffer temporary employment toIraqi special immigrant visa (SIV)holders in the United States.This report provides informationon the (1) status of resettled Iraqisin the United States and the initialchallenges they face, (2) benefitsafforded Iraqi refugees and SIVholders, and (3) challenges theyface obtaining employment withthe federal government. GAOconducted this review under theComptroller General's authority.GAO analyzed data on Iraqirefugees and SIV holders in theUnited States, and laws andregulations on the benefits affordedto them. GAO also analyzed U.S.government employment andpersonnel security requirements.GAO interviewed officials from fivekey agencies regarding theserequirements.This report does not containrecommendations. DOD provided...

• | Author: U.s. Government Accountability Office
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Aug 17, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 36 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1974623955
• | ISBN-13: 9781974623952