ANTH 258: People on the Move: Introduction to Migration Studies: Internet Resources

"IRCO's mission is to promote the integration of refugees, immigrants and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy and inclusive multi-ethnic society." IRCO is based in Portland, Oregon.

Oregon Department of Human Services' refugee information page. Includes links to The Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Homeland Security as well as information on Refugee Case Services Project and other refugee resources.

"The mission of the institute is to refocus the immigration conversation among academics, policy-makers and the public, including the business community and media, by producing and disseminating unbiased and objective, interdisciplinary academic research related to immigrants and immigration to the United States." A joint venture between George Mason University and The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) of Massachusetts.

The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration provides aid and sustainable solutions for refugees, victims of conflict and stateless people around the world, through repatriation, local integration, and resettlement in the United States.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) helps new populations maximize their potential in the United States by linking them to critical resources that assist them in becoming integrated members of American society.

"USCIS is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States."

"ICE's primary mission is to promote homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration."

"IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners."

UNHCR was created in 1950, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes during WWII. Today, over 66 years later, the organization continues its work, "protecting and assisting refugees around the world."