Asylum and refugees

Learn about the benefits and different visa programs available to arriving Afghans. You will learn the types of benefits available by program on our information table.

This page has information about what asylum is and how to apply for asylum in the USA.

Refugees and asylees can apply to bring some members of their family to the USA to join them. Learn about the different types of family reunification.

Are you on either side of the United States-Mexico border and do you need help? Are you looking for shelter, legal support, food, and help with claiming asylum? Are you in immigrant detention? Here are some online resources and information about organizations that may help or advise you.

Is trying to get asylum in Canada a safe choice for you and your family? Learn about the risks before you decide to leave the USA.

A refugee is a person who has to leave his or her home because of conflict or other dangers. This page has information to help you find safety and register as a refugee.

How does resettlement in America work? What happens when you are a refugee in the USA? Learn about arriving in the USA as a refugee and find information that will help you understand life in America.