For Refugees
& Newcomers

United States Refugee and Humanitarian Parolee Programs

If you are a refugee or newcomer to the U.S. and are wondering what to expect from the resettlement experience, you can learn more here. This website has many resources — fact sheets, newsletters, toolkits, links to service providers, and success stories from other newcomers. If you can’t find answers to any of your questions in the information below, contact us directly.

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RESOURCES FOR REFUGEES AND NEWCOMERS

Learn more about refugee resettlement and the core services you receive upon entry to the United States.

Housing Resources for Refugees and Newcomers

One of the primary challenges resettlement practitioners and newcomers encounter is how to navigate the housing market effectively. This resource provides information and tools for successfully finding and securing proper housing for newcomers.

Understanding Your Lease Agreement

Having a successful tenancy builds a refugee’s and newcomer's rental history. This sheet covers how to understand a lease and the legal responsibilities implied so that a refugee or newcomer knows what to look out for before signing.

Blogs on Ways to Become a Good Tenant

Because newcomers have no rental history in the U.S., it's important to understand how to become good tenants. To be a good tenant, one must know their rights and responsibilities. These opinion articles provide tips and tricks on explaining the importance of being a good tenant and how it contributes to a positive rental history.

R&P Agency Contacts - 2023

This document contains contact information for each of the 10 resettlement agency headquarters.

Resources for Ukrainians

Refugee Housing Solutions supports the resettlement and integration of Ukrainian newcomers through resource development and technical housing support for resettlement practitioners, community sponsors, landlords and property managers, newcomers, and volunteers across the United States.

Ukraine Response

Reception and Placement Core Services

The reception and placement (R&P) service period is for the first 90 days of a refugee’s time in the United States. The core services provided during this time are focused towards material needs for survival and for supporting clients as they achieve self-sufficiency. Resettlement agencies and affiliates ensure clients continue to receive information and support for their individualized short and long-term goals.

Refugees will receive support from the affiliates through core services of the following:

  • Housing
  • Financial assistance
  • Cultural orientation
  • Application assistance for food, cash, and medical assistance
  • Application assistance for social security cards
  • Filing an AR-11 Change of Address Form
  • Enrollment in English language programs
  • Enrollment in employment services
  • Creation of a service plan for individualized needs
  • School enrollment for children
  • Health screening appointments
  • Additional social service support