Topic: Refugee Resettlement

Nov 3, 2020

Voting for the first time is a momentous occasion for former asylum seekers like Ed Beetar and refugees like Mohamed Abdirahman, both of whom became citizens just this year.

Oct 28, 2020

HIAS argued in federal court on Oct. 27 that an injunction against President Trump's executive order giving states and local governments the power to block the resettlement of refugees should remain in effect.

Oct 8, 2020

The announcement of the new unofficial refugee admissions cap of 15,000 brought up many questions that have still not been answered.

Sep 24, 2020

Despite these tough times, there are still stories of hope and resilience that bolster refugees and inspire those helping them.

Sep 12, 2020

Refugee resettlement in the United States looks very different than it once did; hear HIAS’ plans and hopes for the future of resettlement.

Sep 10, 2020

We need to save the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and allow more refugees into the country this coming year.

Aug 11, 2020

JFS of Western Mass. gave refugee families "camp-in-a-box" so kids could still have fun this summer.

Jul 22, 2020

The bill would permanently block the Trump administration's attempts to prevent Muslims, refugees, asylum seekers, and other groups from entering the United States.

Jul 22, 2020

HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act Jul 22, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Trump Administration has, at different times and through different means, banned Muslims, refugees, and asylum seekers from entering the United States over the past three years. The NO BAN Act, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed today, […]

Jul 1, 2020

HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Jul 01, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, plays a crucial role in administering refugee admissions, asylum, naturalization of new Americans, and other programs that are central to our identity as a nation of immigrants and refugees. HIAS […]