Topic: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
163 results
Apr 20, 2021
What a Dramatic Day in Resettlement Means for Refugees
Apr 20, 2021
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 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 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 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
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.
Feb 16, 2021
HIAS’ Community Engagement Sends Strong Message
Feb 16, 2021
HIAS’ community engagement team knows the start of a new presidency doesn't mean refugee advocates can take a break.
Feb 5, 2021
Biden Administration Announcements on Refugees Are Welcome News
Feb 5, 2021
Biden Administration Announcements on Refugees Are Welcome News Feb 05, 2021 WASHINGTON — In the first days of the Biden administration, HIAS has been encouraged by the new president’s swift and positive actions to welcome refugees. His pledge today to raise the annual refugee admissions cap in consultation with Congress is another much-needed step toward […]
Feb 1, 2021
More than 1,000 Jewish Clergy: Ensure Refugees and Asylum Seekers Are Welcome in the United States
Feb 1, 2021
More than 1,000 Jewish Clergy: Ensure Refugees and Asylum Seekers Are Welcome in the United States Feb 01, 2021 SILVER SPRING, Md. — As the Biden administration begins to repair the damage done over the past four years to the immigration system in the United States, HIAS, the international Jewish humanitarian organization for refugees and […]
Jan 29, 2021
Refugee Advocates Will Press Biden, Congress For Major Changes
Jan 29, 2021
“We cannot be complacent just because Joe Biden is in the White House,” said Naomi Steinberg, HIAS’ vice president of policy and advocacy.
Jan 26, 2021
Resettlement Agencies Across the U.S. Are Ready to Rebuild
Jan 26, 2021
As the Trump administration shrank refugee admissions to a trickle, many refugee resettlement organizations shrank as well. Now those groups must repair their ability to welcome new arrivals.