what do refugees go through
By On 11/29/15 at 12:30 PM. Refugees undergo the strictest background checks of any group of people entering the U.S. While some lawmakers have criticized the process for not being strict enough, it can sometimes take longer than two years, and Syrians go through an additional screening. Above, 5-year-old Syrian refugee Leen works on her homework at her new home in Sacramento, California, on November 16.