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Your search for Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) yielded 17 result(s).
Tip Sheet: Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Program
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: December 28, 2022
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Date: December 28, 2022
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Through its network of providers, the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Program serves some of the most vulnerable children and youth in the world — those who were fleeing persecution, violence, or abuse, and entered the United States without a parent or custodian. The program provides foster care and other living arrangements, as well as the …
Guide: Humanitarian Parole Explainer for UAMs
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: August 2, 2022
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Humanitarian Parole
Date: August 2, 2022
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Humanitarian Parole
Here is an explanatory document in English, Dari, and Pashto for Unaccompanied Afghan Minors (UAMs) who have been given humanitarian parole to help explain to UAMs what Humanitarian Parole is (and isn’t) and was created in response to feedback from programs that there was confusion about Humanitarian Parole status. The target audience of the document …
Guide: Resettlement Services Continue after 90 Days
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: July 18, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Program Eligibility
Date: July 18, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Program Eligibility
This resource, created by the Administration for Children & Families, can be shared with clients who speak English, Dari, and Pashto. It explains the continuation of services beyond 90 days.
Guide: Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: July 15, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Health, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Healthcare, Humanitarian Parole, Program Eligibility
Date: July 15, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Health, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Healthcare, Humanitarian Parole, Program Eligibility
This fact sheet, created by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, provides insight to the benefits that Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees are eligible for.
Guide: Responding to Human Trafficking Among Individuals from Afghanistan Tip Sheet
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: July 15, 2022
Topic(s): Safety
Date: July 15, 2022
Topic(s): Safety
This tip sheet provides instructions on appropriately responding to human trafficking among individuals from Afghanistan. It includes information on potential warning signs; describes how to conduct trauma-informed, culturally responsive assessments and report concerns; and lists additional resources.
Guide: Benefits for Afghan Humanitarian Parolees
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: October 1, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Humanitarian Parole, Program Eligibility
Date: October 1, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Humanitarian Parole, Program Eligibility
This information guide from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) answers questions about Afghan parolee benefits and services. Questions answered include: Who are Afghans with humanitarian parole (AHPs)? What benefits, programs, and services are Afghan humanitarian parolees eligible for? Where and when should AHPs apply for benefits? What documents are necessary to receive ORR benefits?
Blog Post: How to Ensure Every Eligible Family is Benefiting from the Child Tax Credit
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Switchboard
Date: September 27, 2021
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services, Financial Capabilities
Date: September 27, 2021
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services, Financial Capabilities
The American Rescue Plan, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, provides the largest Child Tax Credit ever. As of July 15, 2021, most families with children are automatically receiving monthly payments of $250 or $300 per child without having to take any action. However, some ORR-eligible populations may be missing out. Below is information about the Child Tax Credit and what refugee service providers can do to ensure their clients are receiving these funds.
Poster: Unaccompanied Children (UC) and Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Infographics
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: September 14, 2021
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Guardianship
Date: September 14, 2021
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Guardianship
These infographics were designed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) for the public. They are related to helping Unaccompanied Afghan Minors (UAMs) and will be useful for both Unaccompanied Children (UC) and Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) programs. Infographics include: State Help for Afghan Children Interested in Fostering? How UC Qualify for URM UC and …
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Guide: Benefits for Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders or SQ/SI Parolees
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: September 1, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Program Eligibility
Date: September 1, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Program Eligibility
This information guide answers frequently asked questions about eligibility of Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders or SQ/SI Parolees for various services. These services include ORR services, where to sign up, and details on specific benefits.
Guide: Eligibility Documentation for Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders or SQ/SI Parolees from Afghanistan and Iraq
Author(s): Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Date: August 11, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Case Documentation, Program Eligibility
Date: August 11, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Case Documentation, Program Eligibility
Afghan or Iraqi nationals granted a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) or Special Immigrant (SQ or SI) Parole by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for service to the U.S. government are eligible for ORR benefits. This guide lists acceptable documents for relatives of SIV holders , SQ or SI parolees.
