Global Refuge’s Post

Join us, International Refugee Assistance Project, and American Immigration Council tomorrow for a Webinar, "Humanitarian Parole for Afghans: A Discussion of USCIS's Recently Released Guidance and the Trends Practitioners Are Seeing" Register: https://lnkd.in/evutimd3

I'm pleased to share an article I recently published in my personal capacity in the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Law Journal, discussing P-2 group designations in the US refugee #resettlement program. The article: - Documents lessons learned from current and past P-2 designations, most especially the Afghan and Iraqi P-2 programs, which have faced significant challenges in supporting their intended beneficiaries to resettle. - Outlines situations where P-2 group designations are more/less likely to benefit a group of refugees. - Suggests other ways to support groups of people facing persecution and crisis. I hope it can be a useful resource to refugee communities and advocates! https://lnkd.in/gKvZn_B2

Dive deep into the complexities of refugee resettlement in 'Embracing Adversity Journey - Refugee Voices - Part 11: Current Issues and Controversies.' Join host Hans Sonnenberg as we tackle the heated political debates, impactful immigration policies, and the starkly divided public opinions that shape the landscape of refugee resettlement in America. This thought-provoking episode explores the significant reductions in refugee admissions during the Trump administration, the consequences of policies like the travel ban, and the ongoing debate over how America should welcome those in need. Engage with us as we advocate for fair and humane treatment of refugees, aiming to bring empathy and understanding to this critical issue. Don’t miss this penultimate episode of our series, and discover more in Hans’s book, "Embracing Adversity—A Life Torn and Rebuilt," available on Amazon. #RefugeeResettlement #ImmigrationPolicy #PublicOpinion #EmbracingAdversity #RefugeeVoices

World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but thrive. While it is important to protect and improve the lives of refugees every single day, international days like World Refugee Day help to focus global attention on the plight of those fleeing conflict or persecution. At JF immigration and Refugee Services, we understand the plight of refugees and asylum seekers in and outside of Canada. We understand the desire to feel safe and secure. That's why we're here to help you or anyone you know navigate the options of obtaining asylum here in Canada. Book a consultation with us! #withrefugees #worldrefugeeday #refugees #refugeesupport #refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere #withrefugees #worldrefugeeday2024 #WorldRefugeeDay #worldrefugeeday #asylumseekers #asylum #canadianimmigration #canadianimmigrationservices #canadianimmigrationconsultant

Discover the key reasons behind refugee claims! ✨ What exactly qualifies as persecution? Find out through our latest guide. #RefugeeClaims #RCIC #CICC #MoveToCanada https://lnkd.in/gWegDFxF

Check this blog post which reflects on the disappointing results of the Priority 2 refugee resettlement program, and gives strategies on how best to leverage this humanitarian program for people facing persecution.

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Happy #InternationalDayofFamilies Families belong together. Enough Said. Our friends from Safe Passage International & British Refugee Council have made the following recommendations on how to fix the UK’s broken family reunion system 👉 https://lnkd.in/eergiMkP 1️⃣ Amend the Immigration Rules to remove the barriers to children joining refugee non-parent adult relatives in the UK. 2️⃣ Amend the Immigration Rules to allow refugee children in the UK to sponsor parents and siblings. 3️⃣ Open a pathway to resettle the family members of people evacuated under Pathway 1 of the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) by June 2024, as promised 4️⃣ Open a free pathway to allow Ukrainians with temporary status in the UK to sponsor their close family members, including their own children 5️⃣ Improve decision making so that by the end of September 2024, no refugee family reunion application is waiting longer than 12 weeks for a decision, in line with the Department’s service standard. #FamiliesTogether #RefugeesWelcome