Program delivery update: Resettlement: Travel Arrangements

Date issued: May 5, 2026

What’s New
– The latest update provides detailed instructions regarding travel arrangements for resettled refugees, particularly concerning transportation loans for minors traveling without a parent or guardian, and cancellation procedures for self-booked travel requests.

Who is affected
– This update primarily affects resettled refugees, particularly minors traveling independently, as well as agencies involved in facilitating their travel arrangements.

Key dates
– No specific dates have been provided in this update.

Required actions
– Agencies must now include specific information in Travel Booking Referrals to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
– Clients who wish to self-book their travel must know how to cancel previously requested transportation loans.

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