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From: Virjean Edwards <vedwards@u.washington.edu>
To: residency@u.washington.edu
Subject: refugee
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I am not sure if I am understanding you correctly, but I just spoke with
Brent again and will try to clear up what may be your question. 

Refugees do not have to apply for their green card, there is no penalty if
they do not.  They are eligible to apply after one year, but not required
to!  The refugee stamp is an immigrant visa which means they are admitted
here with the intent to establish permanent residence.  This intent has
been approved by the INS and recognized by our attorney generals.  Their
is a memo to this effect in the Residency Handbook, appendix 15.

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Virjean H. Edwards			University of Washington
Assistant Registrar			Office of the Registrar
Residency Officer			264 Schmitz Hall, Box 355850
(206)543-3290				Seattle  WA  98195-5850
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