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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.  

The Latest from Global Refuge

  • News · Refugee Resettlement

    January 8, 2025

    Six Congregations Unite Under One Mission: To Honor Our Nation’s Promise to Allies

    A group in Maryland called the Interfaith Refugee Ministry formed a Circle of Welcome to sponsor a family in need of immediate resettlement, one of the many allies who had risked everything for the U.S. mission.  

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  • News

    December 20, 2024

    2024 Year in Review: Our Top 10 Photos

    As we reflect on 2024, Global Refuge is grateful for the journey we've shared with the families we serve and the communities that support us along the way. We're excited to share 10 of our favorite photos that capture the spirit of our mission. Each image tells a story of moments that have shaped our work and inspired us all.

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Advocacy

  • Advocacy

    December 20, 2024

    Advocacy in Action: Congress backs Afghan relocation office as part of end-of-year vote on defense bill

    In its annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress approved language that authorizes for three years a key U.S. government office that coordinates Afghan relocation and resettlement efforts, CARE.

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  • 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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  • 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

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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January 18, 2022

Global Refuge Commemorates MLK Day 2022 with UN Ambassador, Senator

On Monday, January 18, Global Refuge celebrated the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with a special visit from U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Senator Mark Warner. 

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News · Refugee Resettlement

January 10, 2022

Video: Meet Our Team | Resettling Afghan Refugees

In November of 2021, Global Refuge opened a brand new office in Northern Virginia to serve newly arrived Afghans. The office has since grown into a mighty team where 90% of staff are themselves Afghan.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

January 3, 2022

Global Refuge on PBS NewsHour | Resettling Afghan Refugees

Global Refuge's President & CEO, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, joined PBS NewsHour to talk about our work resettling Afghan refugees, including both families and unaccompanied children.

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