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Refugees, immigrants from Burma face increasing threats to status
Five years ago, Burma’s burgeoning democracy was upended in a bloody coup by the military junta. Learn more and how to help Burmese refugees.
Operation in Minnesota Targeting Lawfully Admitted Refugees
As many people know, the process of seeking safety in the United States for families forced to flee their homes is extensive and difficult. Refugees admitted to the United States by the government undergo years of processing, in-person interviews, security checks, and medical screenings before setting foot on U.S. soil.
The 2025 State Legislative Session: Trends in Immigration & Refugee Policy at the State Level
The Global Refuge Advocacy Team has been monitoring legislation across the country, observing trends, and responding as needed. Here are a few of the trends related to immigration and refugee policy at the state level that we observed across the country during the 2025 legislative session.
Protections and pathways for Afghan allies under attack
Protections and pathways for Afghans have been under a profound assault in recent months. The latest part of that assault: The Administration has reportedly decided it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan.
Advocacy in Action: Congress backs Afghan relocation office as part of end-of-year vote on defense bill
In its annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress approved language that authorizes for three years a key U.S. government office that coordinates Afghan relocation and resettlement efforts, CARE.
Six Migration and Climate Displacement Takeaways from Climate Week NYC
The Global Refuge Advocacy team attended the 2024 Climate Week NYC—a massive gathering of practitioners from public policy, philanthropy, the private sector, science, and other disciplines focused on the climate crisis.
Global Refuge Delivers Powerful Testimony at Congressional Hearing
Global Refuge President Krish O'Mara Vignarajah spoke at a Congressional Hearing on refugee resettlement and immigration pathways.
DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Afghanistan
Global Refuge commends The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for announcing a redesignation and extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan for 18 months.