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Resources for Afghan Refugees 

Over 900 Afghan refugees have made their homes in Iowa after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August of 2021. Afghan refugees continue to arrive in Iowa today. 

Resources for Afghan refugees can be found at the links below: 

 

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Resources for Ukrainian Refugees

Due to the war, hundreds of Ukrainian refugees have resettled in Iowa. Resources for Ukrainian refugees can be found at the link below. 

  • ALL Iowa -Legal assistance for adjustment of status 

 

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Resources for Venezuelan Refugees

On April 14, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a Preliminary Injunction Order staying parts of the March 25, 2025, Federal Register notice titled "Termination of Parole Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV)." See Svitlana Doe, et al., v Noem, et. al., No. 25-cv-10495 (D. Mass. Apr. 14, 2025). Pursuant to the order, the parole termination notices that were sent to aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela pursuant to the Federal Register notice are stayed and therefore not currently in effect. No new requests for CHNV parole will be processed.

 

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U.S. Government Agencies

 

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General Resources

 

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International Organizations Serving Refugees

 

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National Organizations Serving Refugees

 

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Local Volunteer Opportunities/Refugee Services

Most refugee resettlement in Iowa is provided by Resettlement Agencies (RAs). These RAs work closely with volunteers to help meet the needs of refugees in Iowa. Please use the links below to find information on how you can volunteer with the Iowa RAs to support newly arrived refugees: 

 

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Resources for Interpreters

 

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Resources for Case Managers and Service Providers

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