About
What We Do
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides new populations with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the United States. Our programs provide people in need with critical resources to assist them in becoming integrated members of American society.
Read about ORR's Divisions, Eligible Populations, and Six Guiding Principles
History
U.S. policy allows refugees of special humanitarian concern entrance into our country, reflecting our core values and our tradition of being a safe haven for the oppressed.
Read more about ORR's history
Collaborations & Partnerships
ORR collaborates with numerous offices to better serve those in need. Our partners include:
- Federal Agencies;
- Mutual Assistance Associations;
- State Partners;
- Training and Technical Assistance Providers; and
- Voluntary Agencies
Repatriation
Through the U.S. Repatriation Program, ORR provides temporary assistance in the form of a service loan to eligible repatriates referred from the U.S. Department of State.