How do refugees arrive into the United States?

With the support of its network, ORR coordinates placement and initial resettlement services for refugees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, and other populations made eligible by law through the Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR). By overseeing all domestic resettlement, initial resettlement services up to 90 days, as well as longer-term services, ORR ensures seamless service delivery, coordination, program efficiency, and accountability. 

Additional resettlement services include:

• Refugee Support Services (RSS) 
  RSS provides social services coordination and supports including English language training and employment training and assistance.  Refugees are eligible to receive RSS services for up to 5 years after arrival. 
  
  
• Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) 
  CMA provides Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) for individuals and couples without dependent children and others not eligible for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Through CMA, refugees are supported to apply for NJ’s Medicaid program, NJ FamilyCare, for health care coverage.   
  
  
• The Preferred Communities (PC) program supports refugee and ORR-eligible populations with challenging needs that require special attention, including those with serious medical conditions, women at risk, and elderly refugees.
  
  
• The Matching Grant (MG) program helps refugees and other ORR-eligible populations overcome barriers and quickly find jobs. The intent is for refugees to become economically self-sufficient through employment within 240 days and without accessing cash assistance programs.