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Presidential Determination

Presidential Determination on FY 2001 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and 101(a)(42), Respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, as Amended

This Presidential Determination sets the FY 2001 refugee admissions ceiling at 80,000, with specific regional allocations including 20,000 for Africa, 20,000 for Eastern Europe, and 17,000 for the former Soviet Union. It also authorizes in-country refugee status processing for persons in Vietnam, Cuba, and the former Soviet Union, and provides an additional 10,000 numbers for asylum adjustments to permanent resident status.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 59697

Impact dates

  1. FY 2001 begins; refugee admissions ceiling takes effect

  2. Report determination to Congress immediately

  3. Publish determination in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Set FY 2001 refugee admissions ceiling at 80,000
  • Allocate regional refugee numbers with 4,000 unallocated reserve
  • Authorize in-country refugee processing for Vietnam, Cuba, and former Soviet Union
  • Provide 10,000 additional numbers for asylum adjustments to permanent residence
  • Direct Secretary of State to consult with Congress Judiciary Committees before reallocation
  • Direct Secretary of State to report to Congress and publish in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect for FY 2001 (beginning October 1, 2000)
  • Secretary of State directed to report to Congress and publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

  • Refugee admissions begin under new regional ceilings
  • Unallocated numbers may be distributed as shortfalls develop

Long term

  • Annual refugee admissions policy for FY 2001 established
  • Potential reallocation of regional ceilings based on need

Risks & tensions

  • Regional allocations may create inflexibility if crises shift demand
  • Requirement to consult Judiciary Committees before reallocation could slow emergency response
  • Unallocated reserve of only 4,000 (5%) may be insufficient for unexpected humanitarian crises
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination on FY 2001 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and 101(a)(42), Respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, as Amended · Executive Orders