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Are you seeking materials in Haitian Creole to support clients you serve? Based on requests from providers, this blog post compiles Haitian Creole language resources to help service providers and clients navigate three crucial areas: personal safety, workplace rights, and health care access. Most resources listed below are available in additional newcomer languages as well. […]
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Understanding Haiti and the Journeys of Haitian Migrants” provides information about recent Haitian history, current country conditions, displacement challenges, and the experiences of Haitian nationals in the United States and other parts of the Americas. It aims to help U.S. resettlement agencies (RAs), local affiliates, service providers, and practitioners better understand and support Haitian migrants, […]
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This backgrounder provides information about recent Cuban history, current country conditions, displacement challenges, and the experiences of Cuban nationals in the United States and other parts of the Americas. It aims to help U.S. resettlement agencies (RAS), local affiliates, service providers, and practitioners better understand and support Cuban migrants, newcomers, and refugees in the United […]
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Navigating changes in immigration and border policies over recent years has created a complex landscape for immigrants arriving through various points of entry, such as the southern border and airports. These individuals may require documentation from multiple government agencies, making it challenging to determine their legal status and eligibility for services such as ORR benefits […]
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The following toolkits were designed to enhance service providers’ understanding of gender awareness and cultural considerations when supporting newcomers to the United States. The information contained in these toolkits was generated by cultural advisors in the Congolese, Ukrainian, Somali, Afghan, and Ukrainian communities who recommended areas of attention that service providers should bear in mind […]
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Newcomer service providers in the U.S. face challenges in meeting the diverse needs of ORR-eligible populations, including when serving non-refugee groups such as Cuban and Haitian entrants (CHEs). These newcomers have different eligibility criteria compared to refugees. Service providers frequently report unmet client needs and service gaps, leading to confusion and frustration as they strive […]
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Hosted on May 16, 2024 the training was delivered by Edith Tapia, Technical Advisor for Cross Border and Asylum at the International Rescue Committee. The surge in asylum-seeking at the U.S. Southern Border arises from a myriad of challenges confronting Latin American and Caribbean nations, compelling more individuals to flee. Notably, significant numbers of people […]
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The Preferred Communities (PC) program provides intensive case management services to refugees and ORR-eligible populations with special needs within five years of arrival to the U.S. Intensive case management (ICM) staff support recipients in the areas of long-term case management, health and medical interventions, mental health interventions, and social adjustment services, among others. This Intensive […]
Regardless of immigration status, people who have medical needs or concerns should seek treatment. Delaying needed medical care may worsen a health condition or make it more likely someone will need more complicated, lengthy, or expensive treatment. This resource, created by NRC- RIM, is intended to provide information for Cubans and Haitians entering the United […]
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On August 20, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The CRCL Officer provided opening remarks. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. USCIS responded to questions submitted in […]
