What’s the difference between refugees and immigrants? Just a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees designation.
Negative sentiment towards immigrants has increased since the economic slump began in 2008.
While refugees make up part of the immigrant population, many Americans feel sympathy for these individuals who they think have suffered great turmoil.
Many immigrants like Luis Hernandez, a 35-year-old El Salvadorian man, have experienced persecution and brutal civil war.
So the difference between the two groups might not be that great.
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