How to seek refuge in the U.S.

To be eligible for refugee status, you must be:

• Outside the United States
• Able to demonstrate that you were persecuted or have a fear of persecution in your home country due to your:
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Nationality
  • Social group
  • Political opinion

Learn the process of seeking refugee status, including:

• Coming to the U.S.
• Bringing your family to the U.S.
• Finding a job
• Filing for permanent residency (Green Card)

How to sponsor a refugee 

If you came to the United States in the last 2 years as a refugee, you may be able to sponsor your spouse and qualifying children to join you.

Find out how to sponsor your family member for refugee status. Learn:

• How to qualify as a sponsor
• Who is eligible to be sponsored to come to the U.S.
• How to download and fill out Form I-730 to request the refuge of your family member