Biden administration to propose significant increase in refugees admitted to US

The Biden administration is proposing to revise the number of refugees that can be admitted to the United States in fiscal year 2021 to 62,500, a significant increase from the 15,000 cap put in place under former President Donald Trump, according to a report obtained by CNN.

Posted 11:32 p.m. Feb 5, 2021 — Updated 11:32 p.m. Feb 5, 2021

Priscilla Alvarez

, CNN

CNN — The Biden administration is proposing to revise the number of refugees that can be admitted to the United States in fiscal year 2021 to 62,500, a significant increase from the 15,000 cap put in place under former President Donald Trump, according to a report obtained by CNN.

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