... policies at all levels of government. In 2022 GCIR adopted a policy agenda informed by input from immigrant justice movement leaders, GCIR members, and other stakeholders. The agenda aims to ... opportunities and other supports. Supporting full funding for the implementation and protection of New York ...
September 21, 2022
Webinar
California has moved proactively to support immigrant families in response to restrictive federal immigration and safety net policies, but policies like the new “public charge” rule still pose risks, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rule significantly expands the criteria for determining whether applicants for permanent residency, or green cards, may be denied based on past or potential use of government benefit programs.
May, 2020
Issue Brief
... their future in this country. This month’s edition of GCIR’s Monthly Immigration Policy Calls will provide an ... for this event is now closed. Calls are open to GCIR members, other grantmaking institutions, philanthropic ... credits and other benefits , The Washington Post, March 28, 2018. [Letter to the editor] Punishing immigrants for ...
April 19, 2018
By Daranee Petsod, GCIR President The Trump administration has launched its most ... rule. When the new rule goes into effect on October 15, barring delays due to litigation, immigrants accessing ... recognizing that immigration issues are integral to all funding priorities. Now, with the stakes higher than ever ...
September 10, 2019
President's Message
... communities to date. When it goes into effect on October 15, barring a court injunction, certain immigrants accessing ... nearly all aspects of field organizations require support. Recommendations for Philanthropy The staggering implications ... additional information or resources contact Kevin Douglas, GCIR Director of National Programs: kevin@gcir.org Photo : ...
August, 2019
Funding Recommendations, Issue Brief
The PIF Campaign recommends against proactively connecting coronavirus and public charge. In light of efforts by anti-immigrant activists to link immigration with infectious disease, PIF prefers to focus communication elsewhere.
March, 2020
Talking Points
A statement by multiple Chicago-based foundations denouncing the Trump administration's proposed changes to the "public charge" rule.
December 6, 2018
Statement
... order encouraging “extreme vetting” of immigrants and refugee applicants, the agency’s proposed rule would ...
September, 2018
Analysis, Funding Recommendations
