Topic: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

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Sep 20, 2021

125k Proposed Refugee Admissions Cap is an Important First Step

Sep 20, 2021

125k Proposed Refugee Admissions Cap is an Important First Step 125k Proposed Refugee Admissions Cap is an Important First Step Sep 20, 2021 Silver Spring, Md. — Today the Biden administration informed Congress that it intends to increase the refugee admissions cap, also known as the Presidential Determination (PD), from 62,500 to 125,000 for fiscal year 2022, which starts on October 1. Naomi Steinberg, HIAS vice president, […]

Sep 20, 2021

Afghan Humanitarian Parolees Are Refugees, Hetfield Writes to Washington Post

Sep 20, 2021

Afghan Humanitarian Parolees Are Refugees, Hetfield Writes to Washington Post In a letter to the editor of the Washington Post, Mark Hetfield argued that Afghan humanitarian parolees should have access to the same rights and benefits as refugees.

Aug 30, 2021

“There is No Process” for Arriving Afghans, Hetfield tells CNN

Aug 30, 2021

“There is No Process” for Arriving Afghans, Hetfield tells CNN There is no clear way to process arriving Afghans, Mark Hetfield told CNN.

Aug 19, 2021

HIAS Set to Assist Afghan Evacuees

Aug 19, 2021

HIAS Set to Assist Afghan Evacuees With the final troop pull out of Afghanistan and sudden humanitarian crisis, HIAS and our U.S. affiliates are preparing to provide immediate help for those who arrive.

Aug 5, 2021

Across America, Refugee Resettlement Ramps Back Up

Aug 5, 2021

Across America, Refugee Resettlement Ramps Back Up Refugees are once again arriving in the United States in higher numbers, and resettlement agencies are working hard to grow and meet their needs.

Jul 30, 2021

The Refugee Convention at 70

Jul 30, 2021

The Refugee Convention at 70 This week marks the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention of 1951, the international legal document which was intended to ensure solutions for refugees.

May 19, 2021

HIAS in NYT: President Biden, Thousands of Refugees Are Waiting On You

May 19, 2021

HIAS in NYT: President Biden, Thousands of Refugees Are Waiting On You In a guest essay for the New York Times, HIAS officials Melanie Nezer and León Rodríguez explain why fixing refugee resettlement requires far more effort from both the Biden administration and Congress.

May 3, 2021

President Biden Fulfills Pledge to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap to 62,500

May 3, 2021

President Biden Fulfills Pledge to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap to 62,500 President Biden Fulfills Pledge to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap to 62,500 May 03, 2021 WASHINGTON — On May 3, President Biden officially raised the U.S.’ refugee admissions cap for this fiscal year from an all-time low of 15,000 to 62,500. HIAS commends the Biden administration for taking this long-overdue action and acknowledging the vocal public support […]

May 2, 2021

Opinion: Biden’s Inertia Means Congress Must Act On Refugees

May 2, 2021

Opinion: Biden’s Inertia Means Congress Must Act On Refugees HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield says Congress must make it impossible for future presidents to block refugees from coming to the United States.

Apr 20, 2021

What a Dramatic Day in Resettlement Means for Refugees

Apr 20, 2021

What a Dramatic Day in Resettlement Means for Refugees A disappointing announcement on refugee resettlement by President Biden sparked a major public backlash and quick reversal. Here's what happened.

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