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... U.S. in an increasingly hostile environment. USCIS puts in place difficult and cumbersome processes for sponsoring ... groups, particularly in areas such as communications. Refugee resettlement organizations could be supported in ... issues have been historically underrepresented in broader immigrant rights advocacy, there are now opportunities to ...
March, 2019
Issue Brief
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Welcoming Houston: Providing Support to new Immigrants in Texas" here, including session recording and powerpoint.
November, 2022
Program Materials
A news article from Reuters looking at the positive impact the incoming Biden Administration may have on refugee populations around the world.
November 12, 2020
News Article
Quarterly meeting of GCIR’s California Immigrant Integration Initiative , comprised of statewide, ... information about CIII, contact Melissa Nop . California Immigrant Initiative 2021 Quarter II Meeting ...
May 26, 2021
Group Meeting
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Protecting the Right to Seek Refuge" here, including the session recording and transcription of the meeting.
December, 2023
Program Materials
... policy agenda and the longstanding proposals of anti-immigrant hate groups Federation for American Immigration ... U.S. was an original drafter of the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention and historically has often worked behind ... families. While parole guidelines are still technically in place, advocates report that ICE denies requests almost ...
March, 2019
Report
... across the state. In August, GCIR expanded the Fund’s purpose to include support for families and individuals from ... Assistance also supports unaccompanied children and youth after they are released from federal care and reunited ... members include Dulce Garcia ( Border Angels / San Diego Immigrant Rights Coalition ), Mitzie Perez ( California ...
October 6, 2021
Press Release
... States on humanitarian parole rather than through the refugee resettlement program or on a special immigrant visa, and consequently will need short-term ... (ANAR) Sarah Seniuk , Advocacy and Communications Manager, Refugee Council USA Moderator Roxana Moussavian , Co-Director ...
October 21, 2021
Webinar
... evacuation effort and a significantly increased U.S. refugee admissions cap are imperative. Hundreds of thousands ... in the United States since 2014 through the Special Immigrant Visa program, and an estimated 18,000 Afghan allies ... for the Advancement of New Americans . Support Black immigrant organizations that have been historically ...
August 19, 2021
Statement
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Beyond the Border: How Receiving Cities are Welcoming Asylum Seekers" here, including the session recording and transcription of the meeting.
August, 2023
Program Materials
... dialogue with leaders who operate in both the traditional refugee resettlement space and who can share perspectives on ... and Immigrants moderator John Slocum , Executive Director, Refugee Council USA Co-Sponsor PNY Logo_350.png Socal ...
November 29, 2023
Webinar
... welcoming and supporting new arrivals. speakers Adama Bah, Immigrant Rights Advocate & Founder, Afrikana Tom Tortorici, ... Support Initiatives, New York City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Sandra Benavente , Advocacy ...
July 31, 2023
Webinar