Immigrant and Refugee Resources

WAISN is the largest immigrant-led coalition in the Washington. This group's "organization strategy educates and mobilizes statewide to uphold and defend the rights and dignity of all immigrants and refugees, centering the voices of impacted communities."

This organization "promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education."

"The Washington New Americans Program (WNA) connects immigrants and refugees in Washington State to the information and legal services needed to successfully naturalize and exercise their civic voice. In the interest of changing a flawed system, we also advocate to reduce the structural barriers that keep many from achieving U.S. citizenship." The organization offers free citizenship application workshops around Washington State.

Serving Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island Counties, RISN is a refugee led, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural organization. Their mission is to empower refugees, immigrants and their families to become self-sufficient and healthy, contributing members of society.

IRC's Seattle programs can assist with refugee resettlement, economic empowerment, and legal services towards residency and citizenship, along with many other programs for refugees and new immigrants.

This organization describes itself as "the largest immigrant and refugee advocacy organization in Washington State, organizing with and advocating for diverse communities including Latinx, African, and Asian."

“Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized nonprofit that provides holistic services to help refugee and immigrant women and families thrive. In 35 years of work with multi-cultural communities, we have refined our services to most effectively promote integration and self-sufficiency. All of our services are designed to quickly and effectively stabilize clients, promote acculturation, increase language proficiency, and improve employability.”

Programs offered include low-cost immigration counseling services to refugees and immigrants and "trauma-focused mental health support, torture treatment, unaccompanied minor foster care, asylum assistance, complex medical case management, and a variety of community programs that help develop new skills, gain citizenship, and build fulfilling connections."

Provides assistance with resettlement services, case management, employment/ESL, and women’s empowerment

Part of the national Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), the Diocese of Olympia’s Refugee Resettlement Office serves refugees and asylees in the Seattle area. Their mission is accomplished through resettlement, job placement activities, and business development programs that promote self-employment.

"Immigrant & Refugee Ministry (IRM) provides care and resources for immigrant families, and equips and empowers parishes to develop their own immigrant response programs. To date, this ministry has hosted regional Know Your Rights trainings, immigration summits, walking pilgrimages, vigil Masses, fund collections, listening sessions and other special events in an attempt soften hearts and bring comfort to immigrant families while advocating for their needs. In addition, we continually offer weekly services and access to sacraments inside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. "

"World Relief Seattle is a local office of World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable. We aim to tackle the world’s greatest problems with holistic, locally-driven solutions that lead to lasting change — whether in response to disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression or mass displacement and immigration. World Relief’s work in the United States, specifically, focuses on helping refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations rebuild their lives in a new country."

Kits for Peace is a Seattle based, 501c3 non-profit organization distributing kits filled with beneficial items including food cards, hygiene products, and warm weather essentials to those experiencing homelessness and refugees.

Assistance available in over 40 languages and dialects. ACRS promotes social justice and the well-being and empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities – including immigrants, refugees, and American-born – by developing, providing and advocating for innovative, effective and efficient community-based multilingual and multicultural services.

"API Chaya empowers survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. We build power by educating and mobilizing South Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and all immigrant communities to end exploitation, creating a world where all people can heal and thrive."

"The immi learning center is your resource for learning about U.S. immigration and how to stay in the U.S. legally. Browse the glossary for basic terms and concepts. Or read more detail about common ways to stay in the U.S."