For Refugees

A collection of resources for refugees in need of support

Refugee Council USA (RCUSA) is a coalition of more than thirty U.S.-based nonprofit organizations supporting and protecting the rights of forcibly displaced people. Our work focuses on advocacy, strategic communications, and programmatic coordination. Although our coalition includes many refugee service providers, RCUSA does not engage in direct services, and we are unable to provide assistance to refugees or asylum seekers in need of help on their cases, or access to direct services.

While RCUSA does not provide direct services, please use the interactive tool below to help find answers to your questions.

Are you a refugee residing in the United States and are looking for resettlement service providers?
Here are links to each national Resettlement Agency:
Are you a refugee residing in the United States and are looking to become an advocate?
Here are opportunities to learn more about how to advocate for policy and legislation in support of forcibly displaced communities:
Are you a refugee residing in the United States and are looking for help finding a job?
Here are two of our member organizations that help forcibly displaced people find employment in the United States:
- Talent Beyond Boundaries
- Upwardly Global Immigrant and Refugee Professionals Career Services
You can also go to a local refugee resettlement agency, who in most cases can connect you with an Employment Specialist!
Are you a refugee residing in the United States and are looking for information about your legal rights?
Here’s a link to a training that reviews your rights as a refugee in the United States:
- Know your rights as a refugee in the USA – USAHello
Are you a refugee residing in the United States and are looking for resources to help you learn more about life in the United States?
The Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange has a Welcome Guide that can help you learn about life in the US. It’s also available in 17 different languages!
- Welcome Guides for Refugees – Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (coresourceexchange.org)
USAHello also has guides about life in the United States:
- Life in the USA – USAHello
Are you seeking asylum in the United States?
Here’s an explainer about what to expect when seeking asylum in the US:
- Seeking Asylum At The U.S. Border | USAHello
These resources can help you find help in seeking asylum:
- IRAP
- Asylum: Seek Asylum – Human Rights First
Are you unsure of your immigration status or what it means?
This resource can help you find a low cost immigration lawyer:
- How To Find A Free Immigration Lawyer | USAHello
This resource can help you learn about your rights as an immigrant:
- Immigrant rights: know your rights as an immigrant – USAHello
Are you looking for case-specific information?
- Contact us | UNHCR
- Asylum | USCIS

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