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A nationwide network of welcome
Since the inception of Global Refuge in 1939 we have helped over 750,000 refugees build new lives in the United States.
Emillie’s Story: Crossing the River
Emillie was only 8 years old when she and her family were forced to flee the Democratic Republic of Congo. They spent 15 years living in Uganda as refugees—but they knew it was not their home.
Biden Administration Expands Access to U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for Afghans
The Biden administration announced a Priority 2 (P-2) designation granting access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for certain Afghan nationals and their eligible family members.
August 2, 2021
Statement: House of Representatives Passes Allies Act of 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed by a vote of 407-16 the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act, or Allies Act of 2021
July 22, 2021
Global Refuge Statement on the Anniversary of the Kabul Airport Bombing
One year ago today, 183 people lost their lives in the bombing of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
August 26, 2022
U.S. Resettles Most Refugees in Three Decades, Maintains FY 2025 Refugee Cap at 125,000
The White House announced today that President Biden has officially signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Presidential Determination on refugee admissions, maintaining the annual cap at 125,000 refugees.
September 30, 2024
First Afghan Allies Arrive on US Soil in “Operation Allies Refuge”
The first Afghan allies and their family members relocated as part of “Operation Allies Refuge” arrived on U.S. soil early this morning.
July 30, 2021
U.S. Deploying Additional Troops to Support Relocation of Embassy Staff and Allies from Afghanistan
The State Department and Department of Defense confirmed today that the United States will temporarily send an additional 3,000 military personnel to Afghanistan.
August 12, 2021
Meet our President
Krish O’Mara Vignarajah was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Refuge on February 12, 2019.
Spotlight: How Hiring Refugees and Other Immigrants Shapes a Stronger Workforce
As owner of airline catering service Express Catering and as a Global Refuge Preferred Refugee Employer, Frank Fumich employs a large number of refugee and immigrant workers.
March 19, 2025