- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
- The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Programs
ORR’s mission is “to assist refugees and other special populations… in obtaining economic and social self-sufficiency in their new homes in the United States”. ORR runs programs such as The Federal Refugee Resettlement Program, Refugee Cash Assistance, Refugee Medical Assistance among many others.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Asylee or Refugee Seeking Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Status
USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services, policies and priorities. This site contains information on how to seek Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status.
- How Do I Get My Spouse or Children Derivative Asylum Status in the United States?
This USCIS site contains information on How to get Derivative Asylum Status in the United States.
- Humanitarian Benefits
This USCIS site contains information on Humanitarian Benefits, including but not limited to: Asylum, Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Act (NACARA), Refugee, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
- Immigration Medical Examinations
This USCIS site contains information about Medical Examinations. A medical Examination must by conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by the USCIS, and is required for most adjustment applicants. Use this link to find a list of Civil Surgeons in your area or if you are a Doctor and would like to register as a Civil Surgeon.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Medicaid Eligibility
At this site you will find information on Medicaid and Medicare, eligibility requirements as well as links to specific state requirements.
- U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)
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