Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance

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Looking for support for refugees and immigrants in Washington state? 
Find programs and services on our interactive resource tool.

What We Do

Access Our Services

  • Complete an application online. Most benefits and services can be applied for online at Washington Connection.
  • Visit your local DSHS Community Services Office. If you receive public benefits, ask your DSHS caseworker about ORIA services.

    DSHS has many other programs and services to help you. To learn more about DSHS services and how to apply for public benefits, click here.

About ORIA

The Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance is part of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, within the agency’s Economic Services Administration and Community Services Division. Our goal is to help refugee and immigrant families and individuals succeed and thrive in Washington state.

Washington Welcomes Refugees

Washington is home to a very large, diverse and dynamic refugee and immigrant community and has historically ranked as one of the top 10 resettlement states in the United States.
 
We have strong community partnerships and provide culturally appropriate services through contracts with community-based organizations, voluntary refugee resettlement agencies, local community colleges, and government agencies.
 

Explore Our Services

Economic stability through support, education and training.

Data

Refugee and Humanitarian Immigrants in Washington in FY 2024