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Home > Immigration Library   Print View   Refugees Activity 4.1: Reasoning the Reasons The New Hmong Refugees - From Abandonment to Hope This article addresses common misconceptions regarding the 2004-2005 resettlement of the Hmong refugees from the Wat Tham Krabok. New Hmong Refugees in Minnesota During 2004-2005, Minnesota received approximately 5,000 refugees from the Was Tham Krabok refugee camp. This fact sheet describes these refugees, including their reason for coming to the U.S. and their levels of English acquisition, welfare use, employment and more. Immigrant Stories Read about the struggles and challenges faced by some of Minnesota's immigrants in their journeys to the United States. How To Create a Welcoming Environment for Refugee and Immigrant Students "Best practice" ideas teachers have used in working with immigrant and refugee students. Refugees and Asylum Seekers Learn about refugees and asylum seekers Handout 11.6: US Supreme Court Case Study: The Story of Jeyse Jama Activity 11.4: A Deeper Look in Minnesota Handout 5.13: Colombia Asylum Case Story (Spanish Language Version) Handout 5.12: Colombia Asylum Case Story (English Language Version) Handout 5.11: Togo Asylum Case Story (French Language Version) Handout 5.10: Togo Asylum Case Story: (English Language Version) Handout 5.3: Overview of Asylum Law A general overview of the concept of asylum. Handout 5.7: Mockup of Asylum Application in "Pig Latin" Handout 5.6: Mock-up of Asylum Application in English Handout 5.8: Fleeing For Your Life A refugee role-play activity. Handout 5.5: Charting the Refugee Journey: A Personal Story Handout 5.1: Where Do Refugees Come From? Refugee admissions to the U.S. by global region. Handout 5.2: Facts on Refugees and Asylees (2004) This fact sheet provides answers to some common questions about refugees and asylees. Activity 5.3: Applying for Asylum To illustrate the difficulty of the process of applying for asylum, the class will attempt to fill out the asylum application in a “language” that students may find somewhat familiar: Pig Latin. Activity 5.2: Understanding the Journeys In an attempt to reach a closer understanding of the refugee experience, the students will undertake a simulation exercise. Activity 5.1: Taking Refuge Handout 4.1: Reasons Immigrants are Legally Admitted to the United States Principals upon which U.S. Immigration policy is based. Fatiya Abdullahi Young Somali woman living in Marshall, Minnesota. Jeffrey Sirleaf Refugee from Liberia Lo Her Case study of a young girl from Laos.

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