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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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May 15, 2021

Statement: Honoring AAPI Heritage Month

Global Refuge celebrates the history and achievements of our nation’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members.

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News · Refugee Resettlement

May 14, 2021

Global Refuge Launches New American Cities Program with Support from ICONIQ Impact and Lever for Change

Global Refuge was recognized as one of the top five finalists for the Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award, a funding opportunity created to support a brighter, more durable future for refugees.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

May 13, 2021

Global Refuge Calls for Emergency Evacuation of Afghan Allies ahead of U.S. Withdrawal

Global Refuge joined growing calls on the Biden administration to swiftly and securely evacuate over 17,000 Afghans in the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

May 3, 2021

President Biden Announces Revised Refugee Admissions Cap of 62,500 for FY21

President Biden announced today that he will officially raise the refugee admissions ceiling for Fiscal Year 2021 to 62,500 – a significant increase from the record-low 15,000 set by the Trump administration.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

April 28, 2021

President Biden Recommits to Immigration Reform in First Address to Congress

In his first-ever address to a joint session of Congress this evening, President Biden recommitted his administration to pursuing long-overdue reforms to immigration policy.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

April 21, 2021

Global Refuge Calls for Climate Displacement Solutions on Earth Day

51 years after the inaugural Earth Day, where 20 million people took to the streets to demonstrate for environmental protection, the impacts of climate change continue to worsen.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

April 19, 2021

Global Refuge on MSNBC: Refugee Admissions

Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah joined MSNBC’s "American Voices with Alicia Menendez" to talk about recent changes to refugee policy.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

April 16, 2021

President Biden Signs Executive Order Modifying Refugee Admissions Policy

President Biden signed an executive order intended to speed up refugee admissions to the U.S, but does not raise the total number of refugees allowed to resettle in the country.

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Press Release · Foster Care

April 13, 2021

No Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Resettled in FY2021

The United States has not resettled any Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in Fiscal Year 2021, according to the refugee resettlement organization Global Refuge

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