FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see the links below to learn more about refugee resettlement (links will open in a new tab):

Questions and Answers about Refugees

What is Asylum?

How are refugees screened?

Information about the US Refugee Admissions Program

Why do refugees flee their country? Learn about the conflict in the home countries of many of Tennessee’s refugees.

Who can receive assistance from Bridge? 

What is the refugee resettlement program?  Which government agency is responsible and what do they do?

Legal assistance for Asylum seekers

Well-known refugees and their contributions

Resources for cultural orientation for refugees and cultural backgrounders about refugee groups

Episcopal Migration Ministries “Partners in Welcome” program

For the authenticating of licenses, diplomas, and educational credits for continuing academics or workplace professionals

Non-Profit organization dedicated to helping people with international education achieve their higher education and professional goals

Naturalization (Citizenship), Explained

Interpretation Resources

Below are some helpful links for getting certification for interpretation skills.

National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (No Swahili certification)

American Translators Association (No Swahili certification)

Medical Interpreting and Translating Institute Online (Offers certification in ALL LANGUAGES, including Swahili.)

International Medical Interpreter Association