Asylees and refugees are individuals who are unable to or unwilling to return to their country of origin because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
The Los Angeles Office of Immigrant Affairs aims to support asylees, refugees and other migrants seeking humanitarian protection to navigate the services available for them and their families. Asylees are eligible for important public assistance benefits and social services when their asylum application is approved. Refugees are eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), a cash assistance program for refugees without children who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA also includes employment and other social services to assist a refugee in becoming self-sufficient.
The Los Angeles Office of Immigrant Affairs aims to support asylees, refugees and other migrants seeking humanitarian protection to navigate the services available for them and their families. Asylees are eligible for important public assistance benefits and social services when their asylum application is approved. Refugees are eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), a cash assistance program for refugees without children who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA also includes employment and other social services to assist a refugee in becoming self-sufficient.
ORIENTATION:
The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs offers a monthly orientation for new asylees and refugees to help them navigate the services available for them and their families. We offer two separate virtual sessions: one in Spanish and one in English. The Spanish session occurs every first Thursday of the month and the English session occurs every third Thursday of the month, both from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The orientation covers important topics such as:
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For help with registration or any other questions, please contact us at (800) 593-8222, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one of our counselors will gladly assist you.
ZOOM
Third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
Description:
The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) offers a monthly orientation for new asylees and refugees to help them navigate the services available for them and their families. The orientation covers important topics such as:
1. Obtaining important documents
2. Immigration issues including family reunification, travel, permanent residence and U.S. citizenship
3. Medical insurance and other health resources
4. Cash and food benefits
5. Employment rights
6. U.S. educational system and other important benefits Participants may ask questions during the presentation or during a Q & A session at the end.
We protect your privacy! You will not be visible to other participants during the orientation. For help with registration or any other questions, please contact us at (800) 593-8222, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one of our counselors will gladly assist you.
The orientation covers important topics such as:
- How, where and when to obtain important documents
- Family reunification and travel outside of the U.S.
- Medical insurance and other health resources
- Permanent residence and the U.S. citizenship process
- Financial assistance and nutritional programs
- Your employment rights
- The U.S. educational system and other important benefits
Your pathway to LA! Register now.
For help with registration or any other questions, please contact us at (800) 593-8222, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one of our counselors will gladly assist you.
ZOOM
Third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
Description:
The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) offers a monthly orientation for new asylees and refugees to help them navigate the services available for them and their families. The orientation covers important topics such as:
1. Obtaining important documents
2. Immigration issues including family reunification, travel, permanent residence and U.S. citizenship
3. Medical insurance and other health resources
4. Cash and food benefits
5. Employment rights
6. U.S. educational system and other important benefits Participants may ask questions during the presentation or during a Q & A session at the end.
We protect your privacy! You will not be visible to other participants during the orientation. For help with registration or any other questions, please contact us at (800) 593-8222, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one of our counselors will gladly assist you.