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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
Recognizing the high demand for legal services in immigrant communities and the importance of a strong services ... administration – on legal service providers and immigrant communities. This 2022 report offers ...
May, 2022
Report
... for Refugees, as of March 17, 2020, temporarily suspended refugee resettlement departures —the actual travel of a refugee from their initial country of asylum to the country ... resettlement departures— according to data from the Refugee Processing Center , the U.S. admitted 1,584 refugees ...
April 21, 2020
News Article
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
... materials for GCIR Webinar, "Strategies for Advancing Pro-immigrant Policies", here, including recording and powerpoint. Materials: Strategies for Advancing Pro-immigrant Policies ...
September, 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
... of the headlines. Nonetheless, philanthropic funding for immigrant communities lags in states like Texas, one of the ... of Defense Zenobia Lai , Executive Director, Houston Immigrant Legal Service Collaborative MODERATOR Meghna ...
October 26, 2022
Webinar
... all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Building Immigrant Women's Economic Power" here, including the session recording and PowerPoint. Materials: Building Immigrant Women's Economic Power ...
April, 2023
Program Materials
... with the Biden administration, funders should resource the immigrant justice movement, particularly the legal services ...
September, 2021
Analysis
This factsheet provides a brief overview of the deportation process and how legal services providers are striving to provide immigrants and refugees with access to affordable, qualified legal services.
March, 2017
Factsheet
Find all materials for GCIR's "Transnational Strategy Community of Practice Q2 2025 Meeting" here, including the session transcript and relevant links, here.
Group Materials
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
... expand the categories of Afghans eligible for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) . The White House included the AAA in ... for permanent residency through other programs, such as refugee admissions, asylum, or the SIV program. But these ... of Afghans will be at risk of being returned to a place where they could face grave danger. The delays in ...
October 6, 2022
Issue Spotlight
... 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
... asylum seekers. While these battles play out in court, the immigrant justice movement continues to fight to protect the ... can help by supporting key strategies used by immigrant justice organizations , including: Litigation: ... all levels of government as a tool to protect and expand immigrant rights. This work needs ongoing support beyond ...
July 14, 2022
Issue Spotlight
description Join us for a conversation reflecting on the recent border trip to ...
June 5, 2024
Webinar
... 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