The Refugee Services Mission
The Office of Refugee Services strives to develop community collaborations that strengthen and guide newcomers as they become welcomed neighbors and valued contributors to the economy.
We ensure access to a wide array of resources by coordinating community-based refugee support services. This model offers co-located services, a health navigator, and career navigation.
Services are available to newcomers with an eligible immigration status who reside in North Dakota. Click the ‘Apply for Services’ button to get started.
Co-Located Services
Offered at Adult Learning Centers (ALCs) improves access by being the one-stop-shop for many community-based services. The ALCs are the place where refugees and newcomers begin to build relationships and develop the skills needed to thrive. In addition to the traditional ALC staff, Health Navigators and Career Navigators are co-located at the ALCs to minimize transportation barriers.
Explore ND Resources for Newcomers!
The Refugee Welcome Collective developed a resource map to help sponsors and refugees locate important services in Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks. In 2023, approximately half of the refugees arriving in North Dakota came through a private sponsorship program. This means that a North Dakotan individual, or small group, directly supported refugees to find safe and legal migration pathways to rebuild their lives and contribute to new communities.
