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Vietnamese Immigrants in the United States

Vietnamese immigration to the United States is rooted in its refugee history. As of 2019, 1.4 million Vietnamese immigrants lived in the United States.

A woman stands onboard the U.S. Navy vessel on which she was born.

How Will the Pandemic Reshape Public Health for Migrants?

In the wake of COVID-19, speakers reflected on the implications of the public-health crisis for migrant health and discussed innovations that could reduce health care disparities for immigrants and other diverse populations.

Different Statuses, Different Benefits: Determining Federal Assistance for Afghan Evacuees

Afghans evacuated to the United States are entering with a range of legal statuses, with important implications for their ability to access benefits and services that will help them settle into their new communities. This commentary outlines the different statuses and resulting consequences for eligibility for assistance, based on whether the arrivals are recognized as refugees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) recipients, or parolees.

Photo of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meeting with Afghan evacuees in Germany