Who is eligible for UNHCR financial assistance?
Only the most vulnerable and poorest of families receive financial assistance (commonly referred to as Iris Scan), therefore the eligibility formula takes in consideration different elements when calculating the prioritisation such as family size, number of disabilities in the family, and many other considerations. The vulnerabilities are considered differently; for example, a widowed woman might have a higher priority than a married woman even if the husband is not in Jordan.
Why am I not eligible for financial assistance?
Due to the limited funding, UNHCR must focus on the poorest of the poor. Although we understand you are in need, others who are more vulnerable than you have been selected for financial assistance (commonly referred to as Iris Scan). However, you may be eligible for other types of assistance, such as health services from Caritas.
Why was I cancelled from receiving financial assistance?
UNHCR must focus on the poorest of the poor. Although we understand you are in need, others who are more vulnerable than you have been selected for financial assistance (commonly referred to as Iris Scan). However, you may be eligible of other types of assistance, such as health services from Caritas.
If there have been any changes in your family situation since the last home visit, or the last renewal of your Asylum Seeker/Refugee Certificate, and you have not informed UNHCR about it, please approach a UNHCR Helpdesk or contact the UNHCR Helpline (064008000) to update your file.
Am I not eligible to receive financial assistance because I work/have a work permit? If I issued a work permit, will that make me ineligible to receive financial assistance from UNHCR?
Having a job or having a work permit is not one of the criteria taken into consideration when reviewing your eligibility for financial assistance. Working or engaging in Cash-For-Work programmes or other livelihoods projects does not affect the financial assistance provided by UNHCR.
UNHCR highly recommends that you obtain a work permit for any work you do. Having a work permit protects you and your labour rights at work.
Does my financial assistance eligibility status affect my refugee status? My resettlement status?
Financial assistance eligibility does not affect your file’s resettlement opportunities or status determination as an asylum-seeker or refugee.
How can I appeal regarding receiving financial assistance from UNHCR?
You may call the UNHCR Helpline (064008000) to request an appeal. If there have been any changes in your family situation since the last home visit, or the last renewal of your Asylum Seeker/Refugee Certificate, and you have not informed UNHCR about it, please approach a UNHCR Helpdesk or contact the UNHCR Helpline (064008000) to update your file.