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News

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 · Family Reunification

March 12, 2021

Biden Administration Terminates Trump Memo Impacting Reunification of Unaccompanied Migrant Children with their U.S.-based Sponsors

Today, the U.S. HHS and DHS announced the termination of a 2018 Memorandum of Agreement that undermined the best interests of unaccompanied migrant children

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Press Release · Foster Care

March 10, 2021

Biden Administration to Restart Central American Minors Program

The State Department announced the reopening of the Central American Minors, or CAM, program for children from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

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News · Community Engagement

March 7, 2021

Join Us for the Lutheran Wave of Prayer for Climate Justice

We hope you will join us on March 11, 2021, alongside peoples and communities of all faith backgrounds, to raise awareness about climate justice.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 4, 2021

568 Faith Leaders Call on Congress to Pass the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

568 faith leaders from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) today called for the timely passage of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in a letter sent to members of Congress.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

February 26, 2021

Immigration Advocates To Follow | Lutheran Immigration Service

Over the past 4 years, there have been overwhelming changes to the immigration system, but these top immigration advocates and influencers have been there to make sense of everything along the way.

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News · Community Engagement

February 22, 2021

What is the USA Refugee Resettlement Process?

Many refugees will spend years uprooted, unable to return home, hoping and praying for a chance to be considered for the refugee resettlement process.

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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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