Utah’s largest refugee resettlement in state history
March 1, 2022
While the humanitarian crisis occurred in Afghanistan, over 60,000 Afghan immigrants have resettled in the U.S. Of the 60,000 Afghan immigrants, 900 of those refugees have moved to Utah, making it the largest refugee resettlement in state history. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a plan to help Afghan immigrants in the state by offering them housing, education, and work opportunities. Utah will also provide refugees with workforce training which includes English and technology courses. The state has raised about $1 million for the Utah Afghan Community Fund which will pay for legal assistance, cell phones, and other necessities for Afghans.
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Immigration Law, Immigrants, Refugees