Description
The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals for Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) in various regions, including Africa, Asia, Austria, Eurasia, Latin America, MENA, and TuME. The purpose of RSCs is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons in selected locations eligible for interview by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The selected organizations will provide full financial support based on the proposal submitted in response to this funding opportunity. The initial period of the award will be from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with the possibility of being extended for two additional fiscal years through September 30, 2027.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons in selected locations eligible for interview by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Providing assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
• Collecting and maintaining data to facilitate the services provided to refugees by U.S.-based resettlement agencies
• Coordinating effectively with partners (UNHCR, IOM, US Embassy, USCIS, other NGOs)
• Developing and implementing annual and new staff training plans
• Ensuring compliance with PRM’s USRAP Manual Integrity and Compliance module, standardized program objectives and indicators, and custom indicators
• Establishing and documenting procedures for fraud mitigation strategies and compliance with USRAP Manual Integrity and Compliance requirements
• Providing timely and accurate reporting on activities