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New Friends and Neighbors

New Americans are welcomed at an event in Florida in 2019. After five years in the U.S., a refugee can become a citizen. PAUL HENNESSY—NURPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Refugees come to the United States from all over the world. They must apply for entry. Applications are reviewed by the government. A person whose application is approved can resettle and work in the U.S. Look at the bar chart below. It shows the top five states where refugees resettle in the U.S.

SOURCE: REFUGEE PROCESSING CENTER