March 5, 2019
This visualization shows the number of Illinois refugees by country of origin in 2015.
Note: A refugee is defined as a person who has fled his/her country due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group of political opinion. Security vetting for refugees applying to enter the U.S. can take between 18-24 months.
Number of Illinois Refugee Arrivals by Country of Origin, 2015
