Refugee Services

Migration and Refugee Services is one of the national affiliates of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Last year, MRS provided services to about 3,000 refugees, both new arrivals and existing clients. All refugees who enter our program have undergone extensive background checks by the U.S. State Department. In addition, 89% of those whom we are currently assisting currently serve came to the United States after assisting the U.S. military abroad.

Our Services

Are you a current MRS Client who would like to provide feedback about the services provided to you? Please feel free to email: MRSClientFeedback@ccda.net

We presently offer services at four sites throughout the Diocese of Arlington: Alexandria, Manassas, Woodbridge, and Fredericksburg. At each of the sites, a comprehensive array of resettlement services is offered so that newcomers can become self-sufficient as soon as possible after arrival.

Staff members offer case management services in culturally appropriate languages - At present our staff members speak over 20 different languages.

These services are made possible by grants from the Virginia Office of New Americans and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and also through the financial support of churches, parishes, community foundations and organizations, and individual donors.

Resettlement and Placement Services (Only for new arrivals through our agency)

Housing during the first 30-120 days after arrival
Provision of donated household goods in housing prior to arrival
Case management services in culturally appropriate languages
Cultural and community orientation
Orientation to public transport and, when available, receipt of donated used cars in order to get to an employment site
Transportation, accompaniment, and interpretation services to apply for benefits at the Department of Social Services, to register for a social security card, to register children in school, to attend initial health appointments and ESOL classes
Referrals to other services, such as mental health providers, as needed
Interpretation services as needed
A matching program with volunteers who aid in cultural and community orientation, in-home ESOL tutoring, transportation, etc.

Employment Services including:

(Available for any refugee, SIV, or asylee living in Northern Virginia up to 5 years after arrival or asylum approval)

Pre-employment training
Résumé building
Computer and technical career training
Support in identifying employment opportunities, applying for employment and preparing for interviews
Transportation to, interpretation for, and advocacy for the client during interviews
Follow-up with the client throughout the placement process

For more information regarding any of these services, please contact Dilprasad Basnet by email at dilprasad.basnet@ccda.net or you can walk in to any of our offices below to get more information, see if you qualify, and enroll!

Download Flyer

Office Locations:

6301 Little River Turnpike, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA 22312 Phone: 703-841-3887
8247 Shoppers Square Manassas, VA 20110 Phone: (571) 364-8010
159 Lichfield Blvd, Unit 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Phone: (540) 899-6510
13000 Harbor Center Dr. Suite 100, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Phone: (571) 835-1474
In partnership with Alexandria City Workforce Development Center:
- 1900 N Beauregard St # 300, Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: (703) 216-5659
In partnership with Fairfax County Family Services:
- 7611 Little River Turnpike #400E, Annandale, VA 22003 Phone (703) 402-2898

Walk-In Clients

MRS welcomes refugees and asylees living in Northern Virginia up to five years after arrival or asylum approval to participate in our employment, youth, school children, senior and health programs.