A scientific study is funded by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement and conducted by the Urban Institute and SSRS, collects information about how recently resettled refugees are adapting to life in the US. The data collected will cover a wide range of issues on the refugee resettlement experience, including but not limited to public assistance receipt, employment, English language acquisition, health insurance coverage, and permanent residency status. The new ASR will more effectively capture refugee self-sufficiency and integration by collecting information on additional factors affecting resettlement experiences, such as experiences before arrival, social connection, health, and other topics.
