United States

United States

Founded

Late 1880s

Office Locations

Silver Spring, Maryland (Headquarters) and New York City

Resettlement Network

Welcoming refugees to 24 metro areas across the U.S.

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For over a century, HIAS has been helping refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people rebuild their lives in the United States. Each year, the United States welcomes thousands of refugees from around the world; HIAS is one of 10 organizations partnering with the federal government in this work.

Working through our network of resettlement partners in 29 cities across the country, HIAS welcomes resettled refugees and supports them as they rebuild their lives. We also provide legal services and support to clients, including free legal representation for asylum seekers seeking to obtain legal status. 

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6,627 people

resettled in new communities across the United States in the 2022 fiscal year

1,820 people

assisted through our legal protection programs in 2021

Our Work in the U.S.

HIAS helps refugees and asylum seekers find safety and welcome in the United States through resettlement and integration, legal protection, and advocacy. With our network of U.S. resettlement partners, HIAS provides newly resettled refugees with the support they need to build strong foundations. This includes providing initial housing and basic needs, financial support, employment and education services, mental health resources, legal assistance, and much more. We also provide direct legal services to asylum seekers through our Silver Spring, MD and New York City offices and network of over 1,000 pro bono attorneys nationwide.

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Impact

Waiting Six Years for a Hug

After fleeing Cameroon for her personal safety, Claris sought asylum in the U.S. HIAS helped her win her asylum case and get a green card, but her children were still back in Cameroon. On a sunny morning in May 2021, Claris finally got to wrap her arms around her son and daughter after six years apart, thanks in part to HIAS’ legal team.

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HIAS’ services are free. If someone tries to charge you for services claiming they represent HIAS, please report it at our confidential email address: ethics@hias.org. HIAS has a zero-tolerance policy on fraud and corruption. 

For any other inquiries please email us at info@hias.org.