... undertook an analysis of the capacity and needs of immigration legal service providers in California . We ... This 2022 report offers recommendations to strengthen immigration legal services in California, drawing on 20 ... organizations and 80 responses to an online survey of immigration legal service providers across the state. Key ...
May, 2022
Report
In this conversation, we'll here from Houston-area leaders who will share their strategies for welcoming newcomers to the region despite the Texas State government's hostility to immigrants and communities of color. We'll also explore how funders can support the work being done in Houston and beyond to welcome immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
October 26, 2022
Webinar
October, 2021
Program Materials
... to helping immigrants navigate the complexities of our immigration laws—and often means the difference between ...
March, 2017
Factsheet
... Mexico,” an array of cruel and ineffective asylum and immigration policies still stand, foremost among them Title ... policies. Advocates are developing positive narratives about immigrants and are working to transform the broader ... at GCIR we are hosting a program on strengthening the immigration legal services infrastructure on July 20th as a ...
July 14, 2022
Issue Spotlight
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
... and GCIR in a conversation on what funders should know about the immediate needs of the community and how the Afghan ... of the community. SPEAKERS Sima Alizadeh , Senior Immigration Attorney (San Jose Center), Pars Equility Center ... Council USA Moderator Roxana Moussavian , Co-Director and Immigration Attorney, Pangea Legal Services CO-SPONSOR ...
October 21, 2021
Webinar
... asylum backlog is nearly 670,000 cases, which will take about 4.5 years to process, far longer than the two-year ...
October 6, 2022
Issue Spotlight
We at GCIR are heartbroken about the devastating crises unfolding in Afghanistan and ...
August 19, 2021
Statement
Amidst travel restrictions and other government responses to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations High Commissioner 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 where they will be resettled. In addition to travel disruptions, the UNHCR cited concerns that refugees would be placed at a higher risk of contracting and transmitting the virus if they continued to travel as reasons behind their decision.
April 21, 2020
News Article
Join GCIR in a dialogue with leaders who operate in both the traditional refugee resettlement space and who can share perspectives on the new community sponsorship program. Learn how philanthropy can better mobilize resources to protect those seeking safety and refuge in the United States.
November 29, 2023
Webinar
... to emergency health and medical services. Increased immigration enforcement and deportations , continued en-masse court proceedings, delays in immigration and asylum procedures, and other policy changes ... Rapid Response Migration Fund and invites you to help us offer support to all our partners doing critical work on ...
March 18, 2020
Response Fund
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
Join GCIR and leaders from the field for a conversation on how communities are working to both support newcomers as well as long-term residents.
July 21, 2021
Webinar