Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Directorate
What does Refugee, Asylum and International Operations (RAIO) do?
They are responsible for:
- Conducting protection screenings;
- Adjudicating asylum and refugee applications; and
- Adjudicating other immigration benefits both domestically and internationally.
RAIO is vigilant about fraud detection and national security, relying on careful vetting, innovative screening mechanisms, and sound adjudication.