RefugeeOne
Usman Kamran is an experienced professional in the fields of immigration assistance and legal advisory services. Currently serving as an Immigration Assistant at RefugeeOne since December 2021, Usman previously held a position as a Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Public Works, providing legal advice and reviewing legal materials related to dispute settlements. Usman has also worked as a Legal Advocate and Supervisor of visitation services at Apna Ghar, Inc., and as a Campus Coordinator for OneVoice Movement, organizing outreach and awareness initiatives. Previous roles include serving as a Peace Education Consultant for the Peace Training and Research Organization, a Navigator and In-Person Counselor at Compassionate Care Network, and Secretary General of the Afghan National Commission for UNESCO. Usman has a robust legal and program management background from previous roles at the Ministry of Education and AECOM, where management of USAID-funded programs was a key responsibility. Usman holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Northeastern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree in Law from Al-Azhar University.
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RefugeeOne
RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance. Every year, RefugeeOne serves more than 2,500 refugees and immigrants of all ages, ethnic groups, faiths, and backgrounds. Our primary focus is to assist these resilient individuals in becoming independent community members. As the largest resettlement agency in Chicago, RefugeeOne has welcomed more than 20,000 refugees through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program since 1982. RefugeeOne walks alongside refugees from the moment they land at O'Hare International Airport—welcoming them to Chicago and providing furnished apartments, English classes, job search support, mental health care, youth programming, and mentors to help them adjust to life in the U.S.