The IRC assists refugees and SIVs in securing employment upon arrival in the U.S., in addition to supporting them as they advance their careers and move towards achieving financial goals. Through job training, resume workshops, mock interviews, vocational scholarships, Vocational English as Second Language (VESL) classes, financial education, and other services, we offer refugees the tools they need to succeed in meeting their short and long-term professional and financial goals.

Noor and his family prepare for their citizenship ceremony, the moment when they will finally become citizens, and get ready to cast their first ballots in a U.S. election.

Each year, more than 700,000 people become American citizens. Here’s how the process works.

See how the IRC in Dallas and the IRC in Abilene celebrated World Refugee Day!

Presented by Welcome.US & REACT DC, If you are an employer seeking qualified candidates and passionate about supporting work-authorized evacuees (with a focus on those from Afghanistan and Ukrainian) newcomers, join us for our hiring fair in San Diego, California. All candidates will have professional CVs and will be prepared to interview at the event.

Thank you for your interest in the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and our work responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover and reclaim control of their future. International headquarters International Rescue Committee 122 East 42nd Street New York, New York 10168-1289 USA Phone: + 1 212 551 3000 Our office hours in New York are 9am to 4pm ET Monday through Friday. Media relations Please v

Want to spread the word about making #RefugeesWelcome and also contribute more? There are various, creative ways to accomplish these goals simultaneously.

Meet Bhanu, who was once a refugee from Bhutan and is now an american citizen and staff member at the IRC in Abilene.