Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS) provides a bridge for refugees (individuals who have had to flee their countries of origin due to the tragedies of persecution and war) and other new arrivals from their former life experiences to the new skills required for success in the United States. Through a focus on economic self-sufficiency, community integration, and a respect for unique cultures, history and traditions, RAIS creates an environment of compassion and encouragement for refugees to flourish.

In Fiscal Year 2025, RAIS served 1,280 people who resettled in Alaska in the last 5 years.

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Get Help from RAIS

To enroll in refugee services or to see if you are eligible, please contact Program Manager Gulnora Kiyamova, at gkiyamova@cssalaska.org or 907-222-7300

Requirements for accessing services:

  • RAIS can serve all Office of Refugee Resettlement eligible clients statewide. This includes refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitant entrants, Victims of Human Trafficking, and Special Immigrant Visas from Iraq and Afghanistan within 5 years of their date of eligibility.
  • RAIS can also serve Afghan Humanitarian Parolees and Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees within specific time periods.

Useful Resources

For an overview of the vetting process for refugees and information about sponsoring new Americans, please refer to the Alaska Office for Refugees.

Contact Us

Program Director: Alissa Lambert
Phone: 907-222-7322
Email: alambert@cssalaska.org

Front Desk: 907-222-7300

Locations

Anchorage
Main Center
Location: 4600 DeBarr Rd Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99508
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Delta Junction
Location: 2855 Alaska Highway, Arwis West Building (2nd floor rooms 2C and 2E), Delta Junction, AK 99737
Mail: PO Box 1006, Delta Jct AK 99737
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wasilla
Location: 1225 W Spruce Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.