Asylum Seekers

Refugee Social Services

Georgia Department of Human Services’ Office of Refugee Services (ORS) has coordinated to provide Refugee Social Services for refugees in Georgia. This includes benefits such as: Employment Assistance, Immigration and Related Legal Assistance, English Language Instruction, Domestic Violence Prevention, Health Screenings, and more.

Learn about Refugee Social Services offered by Georgia agencies here. Flyer available in English Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Burmese, French and Spanish.

Apply for benefits online or in-person at your local Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) office, your local refugee resettlement agency or other community partners in Georgia.

Refugee Health Program

Georgia Department of Public Health offers a Refugee Health Program to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of all newly arriving refugees in the state of Georgia. The program works to provide Domestic Health Assessment and Immunization, Medical Interpretation, and Outreach to include case management and further assistance.

Refugees, Asylees, Cuban/Haitian Entrants, Special Immigrant Visa Iraqis, and Victims of Human Trafficking are eligible for the program.

Services are offered state-wide at local county health departments.

Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) offers a digital community, legal resources, and member-led advocacy to members. Their community of over 450,000 asylum seekers works to build a more welcoming United States. Learn how to become a member here.

If you are an asylum seeker who is 18 years old or older, becoming an ASAP member provides you with opportunities to: (1) access critical resources about the asylum process, (2) ask questions to expert immigration attorneys and connect with a community of asylum seekers, and (3) work with other ASAP members to improve the asylum system.

Check out ASAP’s 2021-2022 Annual Report here.

Afghan Arrivals

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement offers immigration legal services to eligible Afghan arrivals. This includes:

Afghan humanitarian parolees,
Unaccompanied Afghan minors,
And other Afghans with eligible status including Special Immigrant Visa holders, Special Immigrants with Conditional Permanent Resident Status, refugees, asylees, and more.

Information also available in Dari and Pashto.

Eligible individuals should email ILSAAinfo@icf.com with your name, phone number, and primary language.

Team Libertad

Team Libertad, now a part of Inspiritus, offers airport accompaniment services to asylum seekers arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Founded in May 2022, Team Libertad was established to provide resources and assistance to recently detained asylum seekers who are leaving Georgia to reunite with loved ones and wait their day in asylum court. Comprised of about 100 active volunteers, Team Libertad steps in to welcome families and individuals to Atlanta and helps to meet any immediate needs (including the welcoming and airport pick up of 50-100 travelers on a weekly basis).

Team Libertad walks alongside these individuals as they find their inner strength to navigate the last step on their long journey to safety.