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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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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

September 13, 2019

LIRS: Supreme Court Decision to Allow Asylum Ban During Continued Legal Challenges Will Endanger Thousands of Lives

The Supreme Court decided that the Trump administration’s new policy barring asylum for those who travel through Mexico to reach the border can be enforced while legal challenges continue against the ban.

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Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

September 11, 2019

361 Bipartisan Elected Officials from 46 States Urge President Trump to Welcome Refugees

361 local and state elected officials from 46 states expressed their strong support for resettling refugees in their communities in a bipartisan letter sent to President Trump.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

September 4, 2019

Global Refuge Fiercely Opposes Administration Plan to Divert Military Funding to Vanity Border Wall Project

Amid reports that the Trump administration intends to divert $3.6 billion in a construction project funding to build a border wall, Global Refuge opposes this latest attempt to militarize the southern border.

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Press Release

August 29, 2019

USCIS Targets Military Families With Its Latest Attempt To Curtail Legal Pathways to Citizenship

The USCIS issued a policy declaring that children born to U.S. service members and gov't employees overseas will no longer be automatically considered citizens of the US under certain sections of the INA.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

August 27, 2019

Video: Q&A with former immigration judge Jeffrey S. Chase

Global Refuge was pleased to welcome Jeffrey S. Chase to our headquarters for a Q&A session on the structure and evolution of the U.S. immigration courts.

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Press Release · Family Reunification

August 26, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security’s Family Separation Policy: Perspectives from the Border

Written Statement of Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of Global Refuge (Global Refuge) For a Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

August 23, 2019

Global Refuge Condemns Administrations Proposal to Let States and Cities Veto Refugee Admissions

Global Refuge warns that potential Trump Administration policy would undermine the U.S. Constitution and harm communities across the nation that benefit economically and culturally from welcoming refugees.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

August 21, 2019

Statement on Lengthening Detention Time of Immigrant Families With Children

The Trump administration has proposed terminating the Flores Settlement Agreement, a federal consent decree in place since 1977 that stipulates that immigrant children cannot be detained more than 20 days.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

August 12, 2019

“Public Charge” Rule Unfairly Attacks Immigrant Children and Families

Today the administration announced that it will publish its long-awaited “Public Charge” rule on Wednesday, August 14 – an unprecedented policy decision.

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