The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for providing resources, support, and oversight to refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian arrivals as they rebuild their lives in the United States. For LGBTQ individuals fleeing persecution, understanding ORR’s role can make the difference between a smooth transition and months of confusion navigating a complex system.
Since its creation in 1980, ORR has coordinated resettlement services through a network of nonprofit organizations, state …
