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The Office of Refugee Resettlement’s Unaccompanied Children’s (UC) Bureau must not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) (collectively referred to here as “Characteristics”). 

This guidance outlines documentation needed to prove an individual is eligible for ORR refugee resettlement programs and a suggested process for making eligibility determinations.

Documentation Requirements for the Refugee Resettlement Program

The ORR Unaccompanied Children Bureau Policy Guide is a summary of ORR policies for the placement, release and care of unaccompanied children in ORR custody. The guide is for members of the public and other stakeholders and is organized into three main sections.

State Letter #02-22: Monthly Data Report

State Letter #06-11: Notice of Availability of FY 2006 Grant Funds to Support Refugee Targeted Assistance Discretionary Programs

State Letter #05-25a: 2005 National Refugee Program Consultation

State Letter #04-14: Clarification of the Social Security Administration’s Procedure for Verifying Refugee and Asylee Status When Applying for a Social Security Card and Verification of Refugee Status with the Department of State Refugee Processing Center

State Letter #04-03: Older Refugee Discretionary Grant Announcement

State Letter #03-09: Notice of FY 2003 Proposed Targeted Assistance Formula Allocations