The Office of New Americans (ONA) in the Department of Human Services supports new Americans through outreach and education, and works on priorities to build trust, improve access to social services, workforce development, employment services, and legal services for immigrants. The ONA seeks to increase accessibility to State programs available to new Americans, including those who speak languages other than English. The ONA also serves as a resource for other state agencies to amplify education and outreach on state initiatives and programs to ensure they reach all new American communities in our state.

Welcome Booklet
This is a welcome packet with a set of resources intended to support you and your family. You will find information about resources and services, including legal services, food and income assistance, health care and mental health services, school enrollment, getting a state identification card, and transportation.

Asylum Guide
This informational guide contains an overview of the process of seeking asylum as a recent arrival to the United States.

Know Your Rights
Materials are available in various languages spoken across the state of New Jersey.

Legal Services
New Jersey's Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI)

Employment Authorization Information
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was accelerating processing for work authorization applications for certain migrants, as well as extending and redesignating Venezuela and Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which grants migrants from these two countries employment authorization and temporary protection from removal. These efforts help protect the safety of migrant arrivals who have escaped dire situations in their home countries, and allow them get their work permits sooner so they can seek employment.

Community Services

Family & Support Services Immigration Trauma / Acculturation Legal / Advocacy Immigration Services

Last Updated: 03/09/26