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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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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

March 2, 2022

One Million Refugees Flee Ukraine in First Week of Russian Invasion

One million refugees have fled Ukraine within the first week of the Russian invasion, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 2, 2022

Global Refuge Commends Temporary Protected Status Designation for Sudan and South Sudan

The Department of Homeland Security today announced its designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, and a redesignation and extension of TPS for South Sudan for 18 months.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

February 24, 2022

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Trigger Refugee Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday night military operations in Ukraine in a speech that appeared to serve as a declaration of war.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

February 19, 2022

Last Afghan Refugees Depart US Military Bases for Resettlement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the departure of the final Afghan evacuees from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

February 17, 2022

Global Refuge Calls on the Biden Administration to Designate TPS for Cameroon

Global Refuge joins the Cameroon Advocacy Network in calling on the Biden administration to issue Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon

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News · Refugee Resettlement

February 15, 2022

Veterans and Advocates Call on Congress to Protect Afghan Refugees

Today, on the eve of the six-month anniversary of the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, a group of military veterans and Afghan allies called on Congress to take immediate action to support refugees.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

February 13, 2022

Global Refuge on NPR: Afghan Refugees Leading the Resettlement Mission

NPR Weekend Edition's Hiba Ahmad visits Global Refuge's new resettlement office in Northern Virginia -- the first and only in the nation completely staffed and led by Afghans.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

February 11, 2022

Global Refuge Welcomes New USCIS Mission Statement

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the agency has unveiled a new mission statement.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

January 20, 2022

The Biden Administration’s First Year on Immigration

As he entered office last year, President Biden signaled that reforming U.S. immigration policy would be a top priority for his administration.

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