“resettlement”

This page presents an official legal definition of “resettlement” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

The permanent relocation of refugees in a place outside their country of origin to allow them to establish residence and become productive members of society there. Refugee resettlement is accomplished with the direct assistance of private voluntary agencies working with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)