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October 31, 2024

What’s America’s superpower? Immigration, says Global Refuge’s Krish O’Mara Vignarajah

Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah recently took the stage at TEDxApex Women in Apex, North Carolina to make the case that the United States owes its preeminence on the global stage to one key asset: immigration.  

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    September 26, 2024

    How to Talk to Your Kids About Immigration

    Learn how to talk to your kids about immigration from Global Refuge.

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  • News

    September 26, 2024

    Supporting Empowerment: A Donor’s Story

    "Matt is a proven leader, he understands the economic strength refugees bring to our communities, and he has compassion for welcoming newcomers,” said Jon Buuck, Global Refuge Senior Philanthropic Advisor. “We could not ask for a better partner in the work of welcome.” 

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Advocacy

  • Advocacy · Immigration and Asylum

    October 23, 2024

    What is the CHNV Parole Program?

    The Biden administration opened a new program allowing certain nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for entry to  the U.S. for a temporary stay of up to two years.

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  • Advocacy

    October 17, 2024

    Six Migration and Climate Displacement Takeaways from Climate Week NYC

    The Global Refuge Advocacy team attended the 2024 Climate Week NYC—a massive gathering of practitioners from public policy, philanthropy, the private sector, science, and other disciplines focused on the climate crisis.

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News

  • Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

    November 6, 2024

    Global Refuge Reaffirms Commitment to Refugees and Immigrants as Nation Prepares for New Administration

    In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Global Refuge remains steadfast in its mission to serve vulnerable immigrant and refugee communities across the United States.

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  • Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

    September 30, 2024

    U.S. Resettles Most Refugees in Three Decades, Maintains FY 2025 Refugee Cap at 125,000

    The White House announced today that President Biden has officially signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Presidential Determination on refugee admissions, maintaining the annual cap at 125,000 refugees.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

September 27, 2022

President Biden keeps FY23 refugee cap at 125,000

President Biden today officially signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023, maintaining an annual cap of 125,000 slots.

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News · Empowering Refugees

September 9, 2022

Creating a Wider Circle of Opportunity

For new Americans, landing a good job is one of the most important steps in the immigration journey.

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News

August 26, 2022

Global Refuge Statement on the Anniversary of the Kabul Airport Bombing

One year ago today, 183 people lost their lives in the bombing of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

August 25, 2022

Global Refuge on PBS NewsHour: Afghan Refugees One Year Later

Global Refuge's President & CEO, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, joined PBS NewsHour to talk about our work resettling Afghan refugees

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News · Refugee Resettlement

August 17, 2022

One Year Later: “It Has Two Parts”

On August 15, 2021, Afghanistan fell under Taliban control following the U.S. withdrawal, prompting a large-scale evacuation in which more than 76,000 Afghans were brought to the United States.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

August 15, 2022

One Year Later: Afghans Revisit the Past and Look to the Future

On August 15, 2021, Afghanistan fell under Taliban control following the U.S. withdrawal, prompting a large-scale evacuation that brought more than 76,000 Afghans to the United States.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

August 12, 2022

One Year Later: Afghans Reflect on the Historic Evacuation and Resettlement Effort

On August 15, 2021, Afghanistan fell under Taliban control following the U.S. withdrawal, prompting a large-scale evacuation in which more than 76,000 Afghans were brought to the United States.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

August 9, 2022

Congress Introduces the Afghan Adjustment Act

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the launch of Operation Allies Welcome, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have introduced the Afghan Adjustment Act.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

July 29, 2022

DHS Extends and Redesignates Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced today a redesignation and extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria for 18 months.

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