IRC Donate☰ Resettlement and asylum Refugees in America Crisis Watch The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. The Trump Administration slashed refugee arrivals to their lowest levels ever but President Biden has the chance to rebuild the bipartisan resettlement program. What's happening President Joe Biden has signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions, raising the annual refugee admissions goal to 125,000 for fiscal year 2022. It's a vital step to rebuild the Refugee Resettlement Program after four years of the previous administration’s deeply damaging and short-sighted policy—but more must be done. Learn more Take action Overview Refugees are men, women and children fleeing war, persecution and political upheaval who have crossed borders to seek safety in another country. Most eventually go home when it’s safe, some stay in temporary refugee settlements, and a tiny fraction resettle in a third country, such as the United States. How many refugees are resettled in the U.S., and who decides? How are refugees vetted? How does the resettlement process work? How does the IRC support resettled refugees? What can I do to help resettled refugees? SEE ALL News and features Giving Tuesday How to help refugees in the United States: 10 ways to stand for welcome Under the Biden Administration, we have a chance to rebuild the United States's proud tradition of giving families fleeing war and persecution a chance to live in safety. Here are 12 ways to help refugees in the U.S. right now. 10 ways to get involved Taking action How IRC supporters have advocated for refugees this year Read the article Refugees welcome How refugee farmers are confronting food insecurity in the U.S. Go inside our work Refugees welcome How many refugees will President Biden welcome from Afghanistan and other countries? Learn more Afghanistan crisis In their own words: Afghan families rebuild their lives in the U.S. Read their stories Stories of welcome When we welcome refugees, they change our lives and communities for the better. I wanted someone to teach me things related to the country like laws and regulations. But then we became close friends and I see him as a father. My children call him Grandpa Dave. " A refugee from Congo, Robert Sebatware was surprised when a stranger on his doorstep quickly became one of his closest friends. Meet Robert and Dave Previous Next American mentor Robert and Dave First friend Lincy and Kim Role models Christelle, Charlee and Janna Crisis Watch Who We Are Where We Work What We Do How To Help Latest Contact Us Donor Help Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline Our efficiency 87% Program services 8% Management & general 5% Fundraising Donate Join our mailing list Get the latest news about the IRC's innovative programs, compelling stories about our clients and how you can make a difference. Subscribe Follow us Global Affiliates: IRC UK Stichting Vluchteling Respecting Your Privacy Terms and Conditions International Rescue Committee is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. EIN number 13-5660870. Copyright © International Rescue Committee, 2021 × Help us send emergency aid to Afghanistan and crisis zones worldwide.Donate now