Refugees resettling in new societies may be at greater risk of experiencing identity problems, such as identity distress, crisis and its resolution, than are their non-immigrant peers. However, the formation and resolution of identity in refugees and its relationship to their acculturation preferences have not been fully considered in mainstream identity theories and empirical studies. This study, first, explored identity (re) formation and resolution of fifty Karen refugees who were resettled in London, Canada. Fifty nonrefugee Canadians served as comparisons. Secondly, the acculturation attitudes and strategies of Karen refugees were examined. Lastly, the relationship between identity and acculturation process was explored.