US Refugee Integration policy. A Comparative Analysis of Refugee Policy Internationally

Abstract

With the world facing a humanitarian crisis of Refugees worldwide, it is absolutely necessary that countries integrate newcomers into their new countries. Not only will this benefit the refugees themselves but also the host countries. This study seeks to examine how different countries implement integration policy, this is done by using a comparative analysis of countries integration polices both against each other and against the international guidance on refugee integration. In order to understand integration, this study will look at literature that examines various acculturation models, and specifically how countries choose their strategy of integration based off of public perception of the refugee. This analysis helps to make recommendations across various levels of government in hopes to effect a more successfully and holistic integration of refugees.