Asylum and refugees

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

There are several different ways you can apply to have your family members come to the United States to join you after you have been resettled. This is called 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 about life in America.