Senior Immigrant and Refugee Program

Immigrant and Refugee Community Services

Transitioning to life in the U.S. is difficult for senior immigrants and refugees. In the Des Moines refugee and immigrant community, some senior individuals lack literacy in their own language, and many often face isolation in their homes. We partner with individuals age 60 and above to foster community connections, improve their quality of life, and work towards their goal of U.S. citizenship.

Participants must be age 60 or above, must not yet be U.S. citizens, and  must have arrived through the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program.

Participants may continue attending these classes and receive support until they become U.S. citizens.

To learn more about this program, contact Lweh.Moo@LSIowa.org or call at 515.271.7335

Program Partially Funded by Aging Resources of Central Iowa, Polk County, and United Way of Central Iowa

Medical Disability Exception Citizenship Waivers (Form N-648)
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N-648 Instructions
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