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January 24, 2025

What do the new immigration executive orders mean for refugees and immigrants?

Here are key immigration executive orders and proclamations that directly impact immigration and how they will affect refugees and other immigrants.

The Latest from Global Refuge

  • News · Community Engagement

    January 17, 2025

    Ambassador Spotlight: Astrid Schmidt King

    Global Refuge Ambassadors organize, unite, and advocate for the work of welcome in support of refugees and immigrants.

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  • 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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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

    January 27, 2025

    Global Refuge Condemns Federal Stop Work Order Halting Refugee Resettlement Assistance

    Global Refuge expresses deep concern and dismay over an unprecedented stop work order issued by the State Department, which halts all refugee reception and placement services under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

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  • Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

    January 24, 2025

    Statement on new immigration restrictions and intensified enforcement operations

    Global Refuge expresses its profound concern following this week’s executive actions that halt asylum protections and aggressively intensify interior immigration enforcement.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

May 20, 2019

Global Refuge Expands Programming to Address Needs of Migrants amidst Humanitarian Crisis

In light of our renewed emphasis on serving asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants, Global Refuge (Global Refuge) is excited to announce the expansion of our Migrant Services work.

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Press Release · Family Reunification

May 17, 2019

President Touts Immigration Plan that Undermines Families, Ignores Scaling Crisis

The President delivered an address that would dismantle current standards for family reunification and asylum, while failing to offer tangible solutions to the urgent humanitarian crisis at our border.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

May 9, 2019

Global Refuge Receives Walmart Grant to Establish Service Sector Pathways Program

Global Refuge announces the establishment of a new program, Service Sector Pathways for New Americans.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

April 30, 2019

America Can Never Put a Price on Freedom and Safety From Persecution

The Administration ordered new and unnecessary restrictions that would impose an application fee for asylum petitions and put limits on work permits for asylum seekers.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

April 17, 2019

Yuma State of Emergency Reflects A Need for Humanitarian Aid

Yuma Mayor Nicholls signed a proclamation of emergency as the city struggles with the recent influx of migrant families released by Customs and Border Protection.

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Advocacy · Family Reunification

March 26, 2019

One Year Later…Families Are STILL Being Separated

Nearly one year ago, on April 6, the Administration rolled out their zero-tolerance policy, which codified the practice of family separation.

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Press Release · Family Reunification

March 26, 2019

Global Refuge Highlights Continued Family Separations in Statement for the Record

As the DHS prepares for a hearing on family separation, Global Refuge has submitted a statement for the record, outlining the lasting traumatic impact that family separations have.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 26, 2019

Global Refuge Commends Senators Van Hollen and Cardin for Introducing Secure Act

In response to Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin introducing the Secure Act of 2019, Global Refuge President and CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, issued the following statement:

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 18, 2019

Global Refuge Denounces Administration’s Plans to Close Key Immigration Operations Abroad as a Backdoor Attempt to Halt Legal Immigration

The Administration’s announcement last week of its plans to close international immigration offices is nothing but an attempt to halt legal immigration to the United States.

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