The most recent memo from US Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ) ordering the "review and reinterview" of nearly 250, 000 refugees who have been accepted through the US Refugee Admissions Program ( USRAP ) is unnecessary, harmful, and contrary to our country's humanitarian principles. The frequent attacks on our immigrant community betrays our history as a country, as I pointed out next summer. We may speak out when our leaders disparage whole communities. This behavior destabilizes families, undermines faith, and squanders resources that may support communities. The majority of immigrants in the United States are now migrants, according to the government. They go through one of the most stringent vetting procedures in the world before yet arriving. Numerous national agencies conduct extensive interviews, safety screenings, and biological checks, including USCIS, DHS, FBI, and CIA. This procedure frequently takes times, making sure that those who are admitted don't pose a risk. In Los Angeles County, we run the Refugee Employment Program at JVS SoCal. Over 4,500 immigrants were able to get jobs, primarily in families with children, next year thanks to us. Our goal is to create a setting in which immigrants can work for themselves and maintain security. Many of our clients arrive with advanced degrees and recognized professional careers in their home countries. However, their certifications are not always recognized in the United States, and seasoned professionals are required to take entry-level positions to support their families. Re-interviewing refugees would divert limited government resources from pressing issues, and USCIS officers are now dealing with considerable backlogs. Repetitioning conversations appear to be a punishing practice with no real benefit. Migrants have lived happily in our societies for years: they work, pay taxes, and send their kids to school. This approach destabilizes families and communities, not just about safety. Relocation marks the conclusion of a difficult and lengthy journey for refugees. The U. S. migrant system is a key gateway to freedom because of continuing crises, including natural disasters, political instability, and violence. Forcing refugees to go through the interview process once more opens up many people's serious wounds after having previously endured unfathomable experience. People who had faith in this nation and began rebuilding their lives now face fear and uncertainty, which also affect those who welcomed and accompanied them, whether through proper funding or community support. Every moment, we at JVS SoCal observe how stability influences effective integration. National statistics confirms this. • After 20 years in the country, refugees achieve a median household income of$ 71,400, exceeding the national average, according to an analysis from the U. S. Census Bureau cited by the American Immigration Council.

• They contribute more than they receive: Over the past 20 years, the average adult migrant has paid$ 21, 000 in income more than they receive in public support.

• Immigrants and asylees generated a net fiscal benefit of$ 123. 8 billion between 2005 and 2019, of which$ 581 billion is in tax revenue.

• High school graduation costs and school graduation rates are comparable to those of young immigrants who were born in the United States before the age of 14.

Immigrants are not a problem; they are a long-term advantage to our economy and society. These statistics are obvious.

The United States ' commitment to protecting those who flee harassment was embodied in the Refugee Act of 1980. The USCIS memo goes against its expression and sends the globe the message that our nation doesn't follow its word.

Refugees are coworkers, neighbors, and contributors to our common wealth. Treating them as defendants rather than victims betrays the values that define us, liberty and kindness.

No creating conflict, but rather creating worry and disruption by imposing punitive executive orders against people who have already passed the most comprehensive vetting process in immigration history. It wastes tools, traumatizes vulnerable people, and undermines the fundamental promise of the United States. We urge policymakers to stop this behavior and affirm our country's commitment to those who "anergy to swallow free. " Our goal should be to facilitate migrants ' integration and success rather than forcing them to experience the pain they experienced.

( * ) Jeff Carr is the CEO of JVS SoCal, a workforce development organization that works with the Department of Social Services to run the Los Angeles County Refugee Employment Program. He was the director of the Bresee Foundation's Youth Program and the mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa's chief of staff. He has decades of experience serving disadvantaged areas.

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