Washington, D.C.
*Virginia Refugee Data includes all refugee eligible populations being served by a Refugee Resettlement Provider currently under contract with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Office of Newcomer Services (ONS). Data source: Virginia Newcomer Information Systems (includes Refugees, SIVs, & Asylees). Fiscal Year data.
*Data source: Virginia Newcomer Information Systems
- Dari
- Pashto
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Amharic
- Tigrinya
*Data source: American Immigration Council: Immigrants in Virginia
*Data source: American Immigration Council: Immigrants in Virginia
*Top % share of the immigrant labor force in Virginia. Data source: American Immigration Council: Immigrants in Virginia.
*Data source: New American Economy: Immigrants in Virginia
*Data source: Office of Refugee Resettlement
*Data not available
- 18.9%Less than High School
- 37.1%High School & Some College
- 23.0%Bachelor's Degree
- 21.0%Graduate Degree
*Data source: American Immigration Council: Immigrants in Virginia
*Data source: American Immigration Council: Immigrants in Virginia

August 20, 2023
Imagine being a skilled professional–a doctor even–respected in your field. And then war erupts, displacing you from your home, your family, your livelihood, your identity. When such a physician arrives in the United States, their credentials and expertise are erased and they must study for, and pass three United States Medical Licensure Exams (USMLEs), each of which involves fees and lengthy study programs. In addition, they must complete a residency program which are extremely competitive. Given the low-income, high-living expense lifestyles refugee doctors face upon arrival, these are steep barriers to overcome. TSOS is working to make these obstacles surmountable.




