Amazon launches employment support program for refugees
A new Amazon program offers resources and support for refugee and humanitarian-based immigrant employees, including a citizenship assistance portal, free legal support, and mentorship.
Amazon believes that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
The program will launch in the U.S. in April and will expand to additional countries by the end of the year. Through the Welcome Door program, Amazon’s humanitarian-based immigrant employees will have access to several benefits and tools, including:
- Reimbursement for EAD renewal fees, which on average cost approximately $500 every other year
- Citizenship Assistance Portal that fully supports U.S. citizenship applications
for eligible employees
- Ongoing communications that highlight policy changes that might impact an employee's immigration status
- Free legal resources to help navigate immigration-related questions and the ability to connect with immigration experts
- Skills-training opportunities, including free college tuition and English as a second language (ESL) proficiency through Amazon's Career Choice program
