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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

October 8, 2021

Biden Administration Raises Refugee Cap to 125,000 for FY2022

The White House today announced that President Biden has officially signed the Fiscal Year 2022 “Presidential Determination” on refugee admissions, raising the annual cap to 125,000.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

October 4, 2021

U.S. Resettles Lowest Number of Refugees Ever in Fiscal Year 2021

The U.S. resettled the lowest number of refugees since the creation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in 1980.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

September 23, 2021

Global Refuge Condemns Treatment of Haitian Migrants and Continued Use of Title 42

Global Refuge strongly opposes the Biden administration’s continued use of the public health order known as Title 42

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

September 20, 2021

Biden Administration to Raise Refugee Cap to 125,000 for FY2022

The U.S. government will raise the refugee admissions cap to 125,000 refugees in the next fiscal year starting October 1, according to a report to Congress submitted by the Biden administration.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

August 24, 2021

President Biden Must Continue Evacuating All Americans and At-Risk Afghans

President Biden has decided not to extend the evacuation from Afghanistan beyond August 31, according to CNN.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

August 20, 2021

Statement – President Biden’s Speech Addressing Evacuation Efforts in Afghanistan

President Joe Biden spoke today about the evacuation of Americans, Afghan allies, and other vulnerable populations from Kabul as the United States struggles with scenes of chaos.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

August 20, 2021

President Biden Must Act Immediately to Protect Vulnerable Afghans

The Biden administration has relocated approximately 7,000 people from Kabul to various destinations, including nearly 1,800 American citizens or legal permanent residents as of August 19.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

August 18, 2021

Global Refuge on NPR: Relocating Our Afghan Allies | Here & Now

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah about the daunting task of finding new homes for thousands of Afghan refugees on "All Things Considered."

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

August 12, 2021

U.S. Deploying Additional Troops to Support Relocation of Embassy Staff and Allies from Afghanistan

The State Department and Department of Defense confirmed today that the United States will temporarily send an additional 3,000 military personnel to Afghanistan.

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