refugee resettlement

Refugee resettlement is the process of relocating refugees from a country where they've sought asylum to a third country that has agreed to admit them permanently.

Unlike asylum, which refugees pursue themselves, resettlement is arranged by governments and international organizations like the UN.

The process typically involves extensive vetting, cultural orientation, and support services: The family arrived through refugee resettlement after three years in a camp.

Countries set annual quotas for how many refugees they'll accept through resettlement programs.