On May 5, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would establish a process to re-parole eligible Afghan nationals in the United States. Beginning in June, Afghans who arrived in the United States through humanitarian parole during Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) can request re-parole through online and paper filings. DHS said re-parole requests would […]
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Where We Stand: A 20-Year Retrospective of the Unaccompanied Children’s Program in the United States
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) and The Children’s Village present Where We Stand: A 20-Year Retrospective of the Unaccompanied Children’s Program in the United States. The retrospective reviews the Unaccompanied Children‘s Program from the passage of the Homeland Security Act (HSA) of 2002 until today. It assesses 20 years of legislation, policies, […]
USCRI Responds to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Entitled “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways”
USCRI acknowledges that the United States is facing significant challenges associated with increased, ongoing arrivals of asylum seekers amongst mixed and onward movements within the Latin America. However, USCRI warns that the proposed rule will not address the root of the issues but will merely shift the challenges onto Mexico’s southern border. Individuals who cannot […]
USCRI: Parole Extension Process for Ukrainians is a Welcome First Step on More Permanency for Parolees
The Department of Homeland Security announced on March 13 that the agency would allow parole extensions for Ukrainians who arrived in the United States early last year. After Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Ukrainians received parole at U.S. ports of entry to be admitted into the United States for one year. However, parole […]
Policy Brief: Benefits, employment, sponsorship, and other issues for Ukrainian parolees one year after Russia’s invasion
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine—with its military launching missile and rocket attacks in cities across Ukraine and its ground troops moving in from the north, east, and south into Ukrainian territory. One year later, the war has created vast humanitarian needs. The United Nations estimates that 17.6 million people […]
USCRI Condemns the Biden Administration’s Proposed Rule to Package Pushback Policies as “Lawful Migration”
Today, the Biden administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that will further curtail the right to seek asylum in the United States. The proposed rule is a temporary measure, which will go into effect for 24 months after the Title 42 order is lifted (expected to occur on May 11, 2023). Under the […]
USCRI Welcomes Launch of Private Sponsorship “Welcome Corps” Program
Today the Biden administration launched a new private sponsorship program for refugees. The program, called “Welcome Corps,” will enable Americans to directly sponsor the resettlement of refugees in their communities through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and a consortium of non-governmental partners will […]
Policy Brief: Learning for What Future?
USCRI Policy Analyst Aaron Escajeda conducted a field visit to Bangladesh in December 2022 and met with domestic and international NGOs to better understand the context of and humanitarian response to the Rohingya refugee crisis. Additionally, USCRI visited multiple Rohingya refugee camps with Friendship NGO, which allowed USCRI to speak with Rohingya refugees directly as […]
Expanding Title 42, Again, Fails Even More Asylum Seekers
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new border enforcement measures to expand the use of Title 42 for Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans, severely limiting their ability to apply for asylum. More than two million asylum seekers and migrants have been expelled from the United States under Title 42 since its inception in […]
USCRI Responds to Congress’ Failure to Vote on Afghan Adjustment Act
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is dismayed the Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA) did not receive a vote in the omnibus spending package before Congress this week. This end-of-the-year vote in the U.S. Senate was an excellent opportunity to ensure lasting protections for tens of thousands of Afghan parolees. Today, leadership in the […]
