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News

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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  • News

    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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News · Community Engagement

July 15, 2022

Rev. Eric C. Shafer Joins Global Refuge as Pastor in Residence

Global Refuge is thrilled to welcome The Rev. Eric C. Shafer as our new Pastor in Residence, effective August 1, 2022. 

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News

July 7, 2022

Op-Ed: The Heartbreaking Loss of Migrant Lives in Texas Tragedy | CNN

Krish O'Mara Vignarajah is the president and chief executive of Global Refuge.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

June 30, 2022

Supreme Court Rules on “Remain in Mexico” Case

The Supreme Court has ruled today on a case which examines the Biden Administration’s ability to end the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, sending it back to a lower court in a 5-4 decision.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

June 28, 2022

Amid Tragedy and Historically-High Arrivals, Global Refuge Releases Immigration Policy Recommendations

Amid unprecedented global displacement and historically high arrivals of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, and in the wake of the tragedy that claimed the lives of at least 50 migrants yesterday

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

June 10, 2022

President Biden to Sign Los Angeles Declaration on Migration at Summit of the Americas

President Biden is set to sign the Los Angeles Declaration today, a regional partnership to address historic migration flows in the Western Hemisphere.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

May 23, 2022

Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Plan to End Title 42 Asylum Restrictions

A federal judge in Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction on Friday, May 20 that prevents the Biden Administration from planning and executing an orderly end to Title 42.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

May 11, 2022

Failure to Include Afghan Adjustment Act Represents a Mission Unfinished and a Promise Unfulfilled

Response to news that the U.S. House of Representatives has left an Afghan Adjustment Act out of the Ukraine Supplemental, leaving tens of thousands of Afghans without a permanent path to safety in the U.S.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

April 27, 2022

“Meet the Moment” – Global Refuge Statement on the Importance of Restoring Asylum

On Tuesday afternoon, the Department of Homeland Security released its plan to restore asylum after the May 23 termination of Title 42.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

April 21, 2022

Biden Administration Announces “Uniting For Ukraine”: New Sponsorship Program for Ukrainians Seeking Safety in the U.S.

The Biden administration today announced a new parole program, dubbed Uniting for Ukraine, to expedite the acceptance of displaced Ukrainians with U.S. ties

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