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Immigrants make the U.S. stronger. Learn the facts about immigrants and refugees and work to counter harmful narratives.
Harrowing experience for immigrant women means challenging path to American dream
On a small island off the coast of Lower Manhattan, a statue stands as a testament to the promise of the American dream. It’s not the towering Statue of Liberty – Mother of Exiles – but rather the likeness of Annie Moore, an Irish teenager who etched her name into history as the first immigrant to step onto U.S. soil through Ellis Island in 1892.
Global Refuge Statement on Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
"We know our city is strong. We know we can and we will rebuild. And we also know the contributions of our immigrant brothers and sisters will continue to be essential in that effort."
Congressional funding bill authorizes additional Special Immigrant Visas for eligible Afghans
Budget legislation to add 12,000 Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans allies, extends application deadline
Federal court upholds CHNV humanitarian parole program
A Texas district court ruled today in favor of the Biden administration in Texas v. DHS regarding the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program.
Global Refuge Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors
Global Refuge, the nation's largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated exclusively to serving refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants in the U.S., announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors
Ahead of State of the Union, Global Refuge urges focus on immigration messaging
“This is an opportunity for President Biden to leverage his bully pulpit and champion the case for common-sense, bipartisan immigration reforms."
DHS announces re-parole process for eligible Ukrainians
The re-parole process will enable certain Ukrainians to apply for parole to live and work legally in the U.S. for up to two years.
Global Refuge alarmed by Biden administration consideration of new asylum ban
The Biden administration is considering executive action to further restrict asylum eligibility at the southern border for people who cross between official ports of entry.
HHS: Refugees & Asylees Generate $123.8 Billion Net Fiscal Benefit
"This study demonstrates that refugee resettlement is firmly within our national interest, both in terms of maintaining our global humanitarian leadership and bolstering federal, state, and local resources."
White House Designates Deferred Enforced Departure for Palestinians
"The DED designation offers much-needed support and protection to Palestinians living in our country at a time when their homeland is going through so much tumult. The ongoing conflict makes returning unsafe for the foreseeable future, so this decision demonstrates the Biden administration’s commitment to our nation being a global humanitarian leader during times of crisis.”
Senators announce bipartisan immigration legislation
Global Refuge responds to bipartisan legislation concerning immigration policy, which has been tied to an emergency supplemental foreign assistance bill.