True or False: A refugee must apply to adjust status after one year of being granted refugee status.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if they travel abroad
• D. Only if they face persecution in their home country

Answer: (A)

A refugee must indeed apply to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident within one year of being granted refugee status. This requirement is part of the U.S. immigration process, as it allows refugees to transition from their temporary status to permanent residency after one year of residing in the United States.

The rationale behind this policy is to ensure that individuals granted refugee status are able to secure stability and a permanent home in the U.S. after facing persecution in their home countries. Failing to apply for adjustment of status within that one-year timeframe could lead to loss of the eligibility to become a permanent resident.

The other aspects mentioned, such as traveling abroad or facing further persecution, do not alter the fundamental requirement that the adjustment application must be filed within one year of being granted refugee status.