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United States

New to United States

First steps in a new country, services you can trust and Kurds who arrived before you.

01Newcomers

  • 01

    Status and documents

    Asylum, residence and family reunification: official sources and qualified help.

  • 02

    Work and qualifications

    Getting qualifications recognised, licensing routes and first jobs.

  • 03

    Language

    Courses in the host language, and Kurdish mother-tongue classes for children.

  • 04

    Health and wellbeing

    Registering with health services, and care that understands trauma and culture.

  • 05

    Housing and money

    Finding housing, opening a bank account and spotting scams aimed at newcomers.

  • 06

    Community

    Meeting other Kurds safely: your Community Cell, events and mentors.