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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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  • 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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  • 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 · Immigration and Asylum

April 19, 2022

Statement – DHS Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Statues (TPS)

Global Refuge has joined over 200 organizations in calling on the administration to make the designation last year due to the dangerous conditions that make safe return to the country impossible.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

April 19, 2022

Walmart Awards Global Refuge Grant for New American Cities Program

Global Refuge, a leading national refugee resettlement nonprofit, announced that Walmart has awarded the organization a $1,000,000 grant to implement New American Cities

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News · Immigration and Asylum

April 8, 2022

What Should Welcome Look Like After Title 42?

An unlawful policy called Title 42 has been used more than 2.4 million times to block asylum seekers and expel migrants at the southern border.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

April 1, 2022

Order Blocking Asylum Seekers from Entering the U.S. Terminated

On April 1, the CDC officially announced the termination of the Title 42 expulsion policy at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

March 24, 2022

What are the Economic Benefits of Refugees?

Welcoming and supporting refugees in any country will come with initial costs to cover vitally important social services in order to position them for successful integration.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

March 24, 2022

U.S. to Welcome 100,000 Ukrainians Seeking Safety

The Biden administration plans to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, two sources familiar with the forthcoming announcement told Reuters.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

March 17, 2022

Global Refuge on MSNBC: How the US can Help Ukrainian Refugees

President and CEO of Global Refuge, joins MSNBC's Katy Tur Reports to discuss the latest developments in the Ukrainian refugee crisis

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 16, 2022

DHS Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status

Over seven months after the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and fall of the government of Afghanistan to the Taliban, Alejandro Mayorkas will designate Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 3, 2022

DHS Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced its designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18 months

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