Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators

Refugees processed by the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) receive pre-departure and post-arrival Cultural Orientation to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to adapt to their new lives and achieve self-sufficiency. The Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators (O&Is) outline what is required in Cultural Orientation programming. The O&Is support a continuum of consistent messaging for refugees about life in the U.S. as well as help providers evaluate the impact of Cultural Orientation.