This resource, authored by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), addresses the crucial topic of renting to refugees and other eligible newcomers. Developed in response to a […]
The U.S. federal government assists refugees and other eligible newcomer populations with resettlement support services as they begin to rebuild their lives in the United States. This fact sheet answers questions that landlords and property managers may have as they consider renting to refugees and other eligible newcomers.
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These guides provide information on mosques, halal grocery stores, social services, and programming in local communities. These guides are available for the regions listed below. Disclaimer: Destination Guides were developed by the Department of Homeland Security as a part of the response to the Operation Allies Welcome Mission. The documents, including organizations and businesses […]
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This video includes information on some laws protecting people in the U.S. from various abuses, actions that are not permissible in the U.S., and resources for reporting abuse and seeking further assistance.
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This video explains required vaccinations for new arrivals to the U.S., including Afghan evacuees.
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What are some the steps in the Operation Allies Welcome (OAW)? This client-facing video provides answers to questions such as: What will happen to you and your families next? How will you be able to communicate as you settle in your new home? What support will be provided to you and your family?
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On August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead implementation of ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. These coordinated efforts are known as Operation […]
