Arriving in the United States
Learn about IRC services available to individuals and families who have recently arrived in the U.S.
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Resettlement Services at the IRC
Depending on how and when you arrive in the U.S., your country of origin, and other factors, the IRC may be able to assist you with services that address your immediate needs and help you become self-sufficient. Our initial resettlement services are funded mainly by government programs that focus on specific immigrant communities. Many services are provided in person by staff at IRC offices that you can visit in nearly 30 U.S. cities. The services available to you will vary based on your immigration status and other factors.
Asylum Seekers
If you entered the U.S. seeking asylum and are awaiting your hearing, most IRC offices are unable to assist you with basic needs, like food, shelter, and healthcare, due to limited resources. Other organizations or government entities in your area may be able to help. Once your basic needs are met, IRC may be able to help you to learn English, find a job, start or grow a business, obtain legal support related to immigration, and access other services that can help you achieve your goals.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about the U.S. refugee resettlement process from Settle In
- Visit Settle In to learn more about arriving in the U.S. as a refugee
- Discover Virtual Reception and Placement services from the IRC Virtual Services Help Center
- Find options for asylum seekers from InfoDigna [Spanish]
- Find information for unaccompanied children at ImportaMí [Spanish]
- Read this government resource to understand the services available to Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and Humanitarian Parolees from Afghanistan
- Discover services available to Humanitarian Parolees from Ukraine by reading this U.S. government source
- Consult these fact sheets for more information about eligibility for services funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement
Find your local office
Contact your local IRC office to see what services are available to you.
