The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, North Carolina Field Office (USCRI – NC) was established in 2007 to help refugees build new lives in North Carolina. Each year, USCRI – NC welcomes refugees who have fled violence and persecution from places like Burma, Cuba, Somalia, Sudan, and Vietnam. USCRI – NC works to bring hope and opportunity to the lives of refugees and immigrants by defending human rights, promoting self-sufficiency, and forging community partnerships. USCRI – NC focuses on meeting the immediate basic needs of new arrivals, assisting refugees in obtaining early employment and achieving self-sufficiency, and nurturing community integration for new Americans.