Featured Resources
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Refugee Resettlement Program Eligibility & Benefits
Congress determines eligibility. Services and benefits may differ.
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Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Policy Guide
Comprehensive policy framework governing the care, services, and release of unaccompanied alien children in ORR custody.
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Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Resources
Key information and forms for unaccompanied alien children, families, and sponsors.
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Unaccompanied Alien Children Office of the Ombuds
An independent entity that works to resolve concerns for unaccompanied alien children, their sponsors, care providers, and other stakeholders.
Programs & Services
Two key areas: the Refugee Program Bureau and the Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau
ORR’s vision is for all new arrivals to be welcomed with high-quality services and resources so they can maximize their potential.
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Refugee Program Bureau (RPB)
The Refugee Act of 1980 and ORR’s regulations, 45 CFR Parts 400-401, implement the Refugee Resettlement Program. RPB aims to help refugees and other eligible individuals become economically self-sufficient and assimilate into their new communities as quickly as possible through short and longer-term benefits and services.
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Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UACB)
ORR is legally required under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) to care for all unaccompanied alien children referred to it by other federal agencies. UACB ensures for their care until the unaccompanied alien children are safely placed with a vetted family member or sponsor or otherwise discharged from ORR’s custody.