Officials from the US Department of Homeland Security are now on Manus Island fingerprinting and photographing refugees as part of the US‑Australia refugee deal.
The officials are expected to spend three days on the island and plan to return to conduct further interviews at the end of this month.
Refugees who have expressed interest in moving to the United States have been provided with documents outlining the support that will be provided should they be accepted.
The documents state that a resettlement agency will provide assistance with housing, medical appointments, job seeking support and other essential services for at least 30 to 90 days after their arrival in the United States.
About 300 people on Manus Island were interviewed during visits by officials earlier this year, with about the same number yet to be spoken to.
Department of Homeland Security staff have already been on Nauru conducting a similar process.
Source: ABC
