Topic: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

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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.

Apr 16, 2021

President Biden Breaks Promise to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap

Apr 16, 2021

President Biden Breaks Promise to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap President Biden Breaks Promise to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap Apr 16, 2021 WASHINGTON — On April 16, President Biden announced the U.S.’ refugee admissions cap for this fiscal year will remain at the all-time low of 15,000 set by the Trump administration. At the same time, the president is ending the existing discriminatory quotas on […]

Apr 12, 2021

HBO’s John Oliver Takes Biden to Task Over Refugee Admissions

Apr 12, 2021

HBO’s John Oliver Takes Biden to Task Over Refugee Admissions HBO's John Oliver sounded off about President Biden not raising this year’s refugee admissions cap as promised.

Mar 26, 2021

HIAS Welcomes Introduction of GRACE Act

Mar 26, 2021

HIAS Welcomes Introduction of GRACE Act HIAS Welcomes Introduction of GRACE Act Mar 26, 2021 WASHINGTON — The past four years have seen dramatic declines in the number of refugees resettled in the United States. The Trump administration repeatedly slashed the U.S.’ annual refugee admission cap, eventually setting it an all-time low of just 15,000; the Biden administration has yet to […]

Mar 2, 2021

How (And Why) to Fix the U.S. Asylum and Refugee Systems

Mar 2, 2021

How (And Why) to Fix the U.S. Asylum and Refugee Systems León Rodríguez, a HIAS board member and former director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, explains how to repair the damage to the asylum system and refugee resettlement.

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