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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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  • 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

April 27, 2023

Biden administration details new immigration measures for the end of Title 42

The Biden administration announced its new immigration plan in anticipation of the May 11 termination of Title 42.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 16, 2023

Faith-Based Groups Launch Comment Campaign to Oppose Biden Administration Asylum Ban

Global Refuge and its partners in the Interfaith Immigration Coalition have launched a new public comment campaign to mobilize opposition to the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 13, 2023

DHS expected to announce parole extension for some Ukrainians in the US

The Department of Homeland Security is expected to extend humanitarian parole protections for certain Ukrainians living in the U.S. following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

March 7, 2023

Join Global Refuge in Saying NO to President Biden’s Proposed Asylum Ban

On February 23, 2023, the Biden Administration released a proposed rule, effectively amounting to an asylum ban once put in place.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

March 7, 2023

Biden Administration Considers Reviving Migrant Family Detention

The Biden administration is considering reviving the practice of detaining migrant families who cross the border without prior authorization, as first reported by the New York Times.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

February 21, 2023

Transit Ban 2.0: New Biden Rule Would Limit Asylum Eligibility

In preparation for the end of Title 42 asylum restrictions, the Biden administration announced a new proposed rule severely limiting asylum eligibility for some.

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News · Immigration and Asylum

January 26, 2023

President Biden Announces Plans to Issue New Asylum Ban

On January 5th, the Biden administration announced plans to issue a new rule reviving Trump-era asylum bans that would deny people at the southern border access to life-saving protections.

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Press Release · Immigration and Asylum

January 24, 2023

Statement: The Biden Administration’s First Year on Immigration

Over the Biden administration’s first year in office, it has sought to incorporate numerous reforms to immigration policy in its stated goal to implement a fair, efficient, and humane immigration system.

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News

January 6, 2023

Global Refuge Receives Foundational Gift from ELCA World Hunger for Baltimore-Based Programming

Global Refuge is incredibly grateful to announce a generous $400,000 gift from ELCA World Hunger.

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