The leading states of residence of refugees admitted to the United States in 2010 were California (12%), Texas (11%), New York (6.2%), and Florida (5.8%).

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Jun 18

Written By CRIS Ohio

CRIS Ohio

In 2009 more than 18,700 asylum claims were lodged by unaccompanied minors and separated children in 71 countries, mostly from Afghan and Somali children.

Recent reports indicate that the number of refugees living in urban settings is almost double those living in camp-based ones.