Immigration
IRC's Atlanta office is a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited agency that offers assistance with many necessary immigration services such as Family Reunification petitions (petitions for refugees and asylees to bring their family members to the U.S), Citizenship and Permanent Residence applications, Employment Authorization Documents, Travel Documents, I-94 Replacements, Change of Address (AR-11) forms, Inquiries about the Status of I-551 Cards, Renewal of Green Cards, Waivers, BCIS Requests for Evidence and Affidavits of Support, to ensure that everyone has a voice and a stake in our society's future. These services are provided at little or no cost to clients and there is always a fee waiver for clients that can't afford certain services.
Family Reunification
If you are a refugee or asylee from Burma, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (Brazzaville), DRC (Congo), Iran, Liberia, Somalia, or Sudan, you are eligible to file an Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) in order to promote the resettlement to the United States for your spouse (husband or wife), parents, or unmarried child under 21 years of age.
If you are filing an AOR for your parents you may include your brothers and/or sisters only if they are unmarried and are living with your parents.
If you would like to file an AOR, we would be glad to help you. Please come in to the IRC office for further information and instructions, or contact Meliha Bosnjak at (404) 292-7731 x 44, or at Meliha.bosnjak@theIRC.org. Click here for more information about Family Reunion.
Youth Futures Program
The Youth Futures Program is designed for refugee and asylee youth who can benefit from academic and social support. The Program meets Monday through Saralyn Perry at (404) 292-7731 x 21 or Saralyn.Perry@theIRC.org.
First Things First
First Things First offers literacy, ESL and life-skills training to refugee and asylee mothers with pre-school aged children. The Program meets Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm. To find out more, please contact Heidi Guttschuss at Heidi.Guttschuss@theIRC.org.
Job Upgrade Program
The Job Upgrade Program is intended to help established refugees learn what aptitudes they have, set short-term and long-term goals, identify possible career options, and find a better job. Learn the most effective ways to find job openings, write a resume, and interview. If you:
• Have been working in the U.S. for six months or longer
• Are a refugee or asylee
• Have some time to devote to working towards a better future
• Speak at least intermediate English
Then this is the program for you. For more information, please contact Harriet Kuhr at (404) 292-7731 x 28 or harriet.kuhr@theIRC.org.
English Classes
English (ESL) is taught at two levels Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. To join, bring your I-94 (for proof of refugee or asylee status) and Social Security card. Enrollment is open—just come to class at 4151 Memorial Drive, Ste. 201-C.
