Help - 9. Arrival & Resettlement

About The Arrival & Resettlment Section

This section is for South Africans approved for the USA Refugee Resettlement program as they arrive in the United States and begin the resettlement process. Here you will find information on what to reasonably expect from arrival at a USA airport through to settling into your permanent home. It covers key areas such as temporary housing, permanent housing arrangements, food and clothing support, f...

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Green Card - What To Submit (Principal Applicant)

If you were admitted to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and have been physically present in the country for at least one year with your refugee status still valid and you have not already acquired permanent residence, you may file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, without paying any filing or biometrics...

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USA Case Workers - What Happens If I Have Issues With My Case Worker In The USA - What Advice Can You Give me?

Important Advice for Refugees Working with Resettlement Agencies When you meet your case worker, make sure they give you their contact details along with their supervisor's and director’s information. Most importantly, get everyone’s email addresses. *My biggest recommendation: Keep most of your communication by EMAIL.*Case workers often say inappropriate, inaccurate, or untrue things over the pho...

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Green Card - When Do I Apply For My Green Card?

To become a lawful permanent resident (get a Green Card) as a refugee, you must apply after you have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year. You do this by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. You must also be admissible to the United States, your refugee status must still be valid, and you must meet all the other eligibility re...

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Green Card - What Does Eligibility For Adjustment Of Status Mean For A Refugee (In The USA)

Ok lets break this down for you! Green Card Eligibility for Refugees: UnderstandingAdjustment of Status in the United States For refugees admitted into the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), obtaining lawful permanent residence - commonly known as a Green Card — is one of the most important milestones after arrival. However, many refugees are unaware that permanen...

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Green Card - How To Apply

If you are a refugee and you have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year, you must file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to apply for a Green Card. With LoveAccidental Refugee Source: USCIS

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