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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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    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

August 2, 2021

Biden Administration Expands Access to U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for Afghans

The Biden administration announced a Priority 2 (P-2) designation granting access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for certain Afghan nationals and their eligible family members.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

August 2, 2021

Global Refuge Releases Report on Climate Disaster and Protection Pathways for Migration

Global Refuge, the nation’s largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated exclusively to serving refugees, today released its report on climate disaster and pathways to protection.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

July 30, 2021

First Afghan Allies Arrive on US Soil in “Operation Allies Refuge”

The first Afghan allies and their family members relocated as part of “Operation Allies Refuge” arrived on U.S. soil early this morning.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

July 29, 2021

Global Refuge on CNN: We Must Protect Afghan Allies

Sohail Pardis was on his way to pick up his sister in Afghanistan's Khost province for the upcoming Eid celebrations marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

July 23, 2021

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

The Biden administration announced Monday that 2,500 Afghans who worked for the U.S. and their families will be evacuated to a military base in Virginia

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

July 22, 2021

Statement: House of Representatives Passes Allies Act of 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed by a vote of 407-16 the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act, or Allies Act of 2021

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News · Refugee Resettlement

July 21, 2021

Global Refuge and Broad Coalition of Organizations Welcome Arrival of First Afghan Allies, Call for Full Evacuation to U.S. Territory

The State Department today confirmed that approximately 2,500 Afghans -- 700 nationals who aided the U.S. war effort and their families -- will be temporarily housed at a U.S. army base in Fort Lee, Virginia.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

July 20, 2021

Statement – Biden Administration Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

July 14, 2021

Why do People Immigrate? – The Different Causes of Immigration

Immigration has been the subject of many reports, studies, and debates. Its economic implications have shaped global industries for years and are changing the world for the better. 

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