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Update on U.S. Resettlement Cases
- The government of the United States has suspended its Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) as of January 27, 2025 until further notice. This includes suspension of resettlement to the United States and the Welcome Corps private sponsorship program. Therefore, processing of the cases is significantly delayed. UNHCR will contact you in case there is an update about the status of the programme or your resettlement case.
- This suspension affects both approved refugee travel and case processing. There will be no interviews or decisions on cases during suspension order.
- Globally, all refugees in the USRAP regardless of their nationality are impacted by the suspension.
UNHCR is reviewing the situation and awaiting guidance from the U.S. State Department. We will share updates as soon as we have more information.
UNHCR urges caution against scams and exploitation.
Remember:
- No one can help you depart the country more quickly or expedite your case. Do not trust such offers.
- Do not trust any messages related to the status of your resettlement case (including Welcome Corps) or your travel unless officially communicated by U.S. authorities, Resettlement Support Center (RSC) ICMC.
- UNHCR and its partners will never ask you to pay for services under any circumstances. UNHCR does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the resettlement process.
If you have been a victim of fraud or if you suspect fraud, report it to UNHCR by calling 📞 04726111 or message us on the Online Contact Form.
Resettlement means the voluntary transfer of a refugee from the country where they currently live to another country that has agreed to receive and permanently settle them there, based on UNHCR identification, referral and agreement by the resettlement country.