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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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    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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  • 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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News · Immigration and Asylum

February 19, 2021

Immigration Town Hall: President Biden’s First 30 Days

Join Global Refuge and the League of United Latin American Citizens for a townhall, during which we will break down the actions of the Biden administration thus far, what they mean, and what still needs to come.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

February 4, 2021

President Biden Announces Imminent Executive Order on Refugee Resettlement

President Biden announced his intention to approve an executive order that establishes guiding principles for his administration’s implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admission Program

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Press Release · Family Reunification

February 2, 2021

Family Reunification Taskforce Provides Hope for Migrant Families Separated by Trump

President Biden announced the highly anticipated task force that will seek to reunite migrant families separated at the border during the Trump administration as a result of its “Zero Tolerance” policy.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

January 27, 2021

Alternatives to ICE Detention for Non-Citizens of the United States

When noncitizens are apprehended at the border, or within the United States, they can be detained by several federal government agencies before or during their immigration proceedings.

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News · Outreach

January 21, 2021

Explained: The Biden Immigration Plan

After four years of what has felt like a war on immigration, the inauguration of President Biden represents the dawn of a new day for immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, and all those who welcome them.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

January 20, 2021

Refugee Resettlement Organization Celebrates Biden Immigration Plan

President Biden has released his plan to reform the nation’s broken immigration system and intends to send the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress later today

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News · Immigration and Asylum

January 8, 2021

Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants – What’s the Difference?

Every day, thousands of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees make the incredibly difficult decision to leave their countries in search of safety and better lives.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

January 8, 2021

Refugee Resettlement Organizations Win Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled against a Trump administration executive order requiring state and local governments to issue explicit consent.

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January 7, 2021

Global Refuge Statement on the Storming and Occupation of the U.S. Capitol Building

On January 6, a mob of supporters loyal to President Trump stormed the Capitol, halting Congress’s counting of the electoral votes to confirm President-elect Biden’s victory.

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