In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly established the Office of New Americans (ONA) within the Department of Social Services (DSS) to assist immigrant integration within the Commonwealth of Virginia on an economic, social, and cultural level. The 2020 General Assembly also established the Office of New Americans Advisory Board (ONAAB) to advise the Governor, cabinet members, and the general Assembly on strategies to improve state policies and programs to support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of New Americans throughout the Commonwealth.
