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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.  

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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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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 · Immigration and Asylum

May 19, 2020

Global Refuge Opposes the Extension of Severe Immigration Restrictions at the U.S. Southern Border

The Trump Administration extended its coronavirus border restrictions indefinitely, continuing an order that has precipitated a complete shutdown of asylum protections at the southern border.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

April 28, 2020

Podcast: The Intersection of Immigration and National Security

Global Refuge President & CEO, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, sits down with the "Press The Button" podcast to talk about the intersection of immigration and national security.

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News

April 25, 2020

Virtual Book Series: Jia Lynn Yang

New York Times editor and author Jia Lynn Yang joined us to discuss her new book on the history of U.S. immigration laws.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

April 22, 2020

Global Refuge Condemns Executive Order Restricting Immigration

President Trump issued an Executive Order suspending the issuance of green cards to a large swath of immigrants for at least 60 days, citing the “Invisible Enemy” of the coronavirus and the need to protect American jobs.

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News · Community Engagement

April 6, 2020

Webinar: Serving Migrants in the Time of Pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak has many of us feeling isolated and afraid, but it has also motivated us to look for creative ways to connect and help each other.

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Press Release

March 17, 2020

Global Refuge Statement on COVID-19

Global Refuge is taking the COVID-19 outbreak seriously as a global threat to all.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

March 17, 2020

Global Refuge Statement on Resettlement Flight Suspension

The UNCHR and the IOM took the significant step of suspending refugee resettlement flight departures as a result of concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

February 28, 2020

Global Refuge Celebrates MPP Injunction

On February 28th, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the Remain in Mexico policy.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

January 31, 2020

Global Refuge Opposes Expansion of the Travel Ban

The Trump administration announced the expansion of its Travel Ban, which currently restricts entry into the United States to nationals of seven countries, to include six additional countries.

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