This is a bilingual orientation handbook for Vietnamese refugees in the United States. The handbook provides information on refugee status, its legal definition and obligations. General information presented about the United States includes a description of the land, climate, people, government, and a list of national holidays. Living conditions in the United States are discussed; areas covered include housing, health care, food, employment, education, transportation, shopping, community resources, business ownership, and money, banking, and credit. Appended are a list of Immigration and Naturalization District Offices, a map of the United States, and measurement conversion tables. (APM)