Refugee News

Article 7 | October 30, 2026

Applying for Your Green Card (Adjustment of Status)

When refugees must file Form I-485, what it costs, what to send and where, why not to file too early, how refugees and asylees differ, and the 2026 rules that make delay risky.

Article 6 | October 15, 2026

Dealing with Spam Calls on Your New U.S. Number

How to use the free National Do Not Call Registry, step by step, report illegal callers, and switch on free call blocking on your phone and with your carrier.

Article 5 | October 13, 2026

U.S. Embassy Answers Key Questions for South African Refugee Applicants

The U.S. Mission in South Africa published updated answers on applying, processing times, H-2A/H-2B visas, checking your submission and avoiding scams. What it means for you.

Article 4 | October 11, 2026

Refugee Resettlement Grant Reported to Nearly Double to $4,500

The Washington Post reports the Reception and Placement grant rising from $2,450 to $4,500 per person from October 1, 2026: $4,000 direct and $500 flexible. Not yet officially confirmed.

Article 3 | October 11, 2026

Up to $12,000 Career Assistance for September 2026 Arrivals

ORR funds a $20 million IRC program paying up to $12,000 per person for courses, licenses, exams and tools for refugees who arrived in September 2026. How to apply.

Article 2 | October 2, 2026

Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance Now Extended to 12 Months

ORR corrected its July notice: RCA and RMA now run for up to 12 months for arrivals from January 1, 2026, with extra or retroactive months for people already enrolled.

Article 1 | July 15, 2026

Refugee Cash and Medical Aid Eligibility Extended to 8 Months

The Office of Refugee Resettlement extended Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) from 4 to 8 months, including extra months for refugees who already timed out.