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About Office of Asylum Seeker Operations
About Office of Asylum Seeker Operations
The NYC Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) manages and coordinates the city’s response to the influx of asylum seekers arriving in New York City. Created in March 2023, OASO is primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating all services for asylum seekers and managing the city’s advocacy with the state and federal governments as well as external stakeholders, non-profits, and the business community.
Learn more about OASO and the city’s efforts to support asylum seekers in the City’s Blueprint to Address New York City’s Response to the Asylum Seeker Crisis.