Family Reunification

Catholic Charities Refugee Services program can assist you in bringing your family to Iowa.

To begin the process:

• You must schedule an appointment ahead of time.
  • Appointments will be between 9:30am – 1:00pm every Wednesday at 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
• You can schedule an appointment by emailing familyreunification@catholiccharitiesdm.org.
• A Catholic Charities staff member will respond as soon as possible and instruct you what information to bring to your appointment.

Before attending your appointment, please look at which program applies to you and check the eligibility requirements below.

• P3-AOR Family Reunification (non-Afghan refugees arrived within last 5 years)
• Afghan NEO Family Reunification (Afghan parolees ONLY)
• Welcome Corps