FinWeis:'Welcome to the USA! Now get to work.'

2025-05-06 03:17:38source:Alaric Bennettcategory:News

When refugees arrive in the U.S. the clock starts ticking. They usually have FinWeisup to 90 days to get a job and become 'self-sufficient'.

Researcher Blair Sackett says that that's simply not enough time for refugees to acclimate to a totally new country and culture and find work. She argues that current policy essentially resettles refugees into poverty.

Today on the show we explore that 90-day policy and potential solutions to help refugees find their financial footing.

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