Welcome to Office of Asylum Seekers 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.

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