Resettlement and Evacuation Support from IRC

We apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding regarding the services offered by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for resettlement, immigration, or evacuation purposes. We understand that you may need help, but it is essential to let you know that the IRC's Center for Economic Opportunity is not involved in humanitarian support activities related to resettlement. This means we do not handle tasks such as reviewing Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) cases, addressing legal matters, or processing passport applications.

The IRC's Center for Economic Opportunity (IRC's CEO) primarily focuses on providing loan products to clients within the United States. Our expertise lies in offering financial assistance and opportunities to individuals and businesses in the country. We do not engage in immigration processing or provide direct assistance with resettlement or evacuation.

However, we recognize the importance of finding the right resources in critical times. Therefore, we have compiled a list of resources below that may be able to provide the assistance you are seeking:

If you are currently outside the United States, you may find assistance through the following:

• UNHCR's How to Get Help website at https://www.unhcr.org/us/what-we-do/resettlement-united-states/how-get-help
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website at https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/usrap
• You may also find assistance through the following websites, depending on your location:
  • ​Beporsed: Provides resettlement information and access to services for Afghans
  • Bolo: Offers health, civil, and legal support for individuals in Pakistan
  • CuentaNos: Assists individuals facing violence in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras
  • ImportaMi: Provides support for unaccompanied children in the U.S.
  • InfoPa'lante: Assists Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia and Ecuador
  • InfoDigna: Supports individuals in crisis along the U.S./Mexico border and other key transit locations
  • Julisha: Assists refugees living in Kenya
  • InfoSheba: Provides support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
  • Refugee.Info: Assists asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees in Greece, Italy, Czechia, and Hungary
  • Simaet Bhatha: Provides support for returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Iraq
  • Settle In: Assists Afghans and Ukrainians who are new to the U.S.
  • Sheega.info: Provides support for individuals involved in regional, complex migration patterns in Niger
  • United for Ukraine: Assists refugees fleeing war in Ukraine

You can contact the International Rescue Committee's Virtual Resettlement Line (VRL) for assistance if you currently reside in the United States. The VRL is available from 9 am to 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday, and can be contacted at +1 (212) 551-3010 or via email at VRL@rescue.org.

We understand that navigating immigration processes and seeking resettlement or evacuation support can be challenging and overwhelming. We encourage you to explore other resources and organizations specializing in humanitarian aid and immigration services, as they may be better equipped to provide the specific assistance you require.