On Saturday, October 18th, over 1,000 people came together for USCRI North Carolina’s second annual Fly With Me Cultural Festival – a vibrant celebration of Afghan culture and community spirit. From delicious food and lively music to a stunning fashion show, henna art, and of course, kite flying, the day was filled with joy, connection, and […]
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Press Release: Amid Record Global Displacement, U.S. Lowers Refugee Admissions to Historic Lows
USCRI Reaffirms Commitment to Refugees at Home and Worldwide Arlington, VA — [October 31, 2025] — Today, the White House set the FY 2026 refugee admissions goal at just 7,500 refugee admissions. This number represents the lowest refugee admissions goal in the history of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) at a time of significant […]
Reprise ’25: A Musical Celebration of Refugee Resilience and Community Spirit
Over 200 attendees came together on October 4th to celebrate an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, food, and community at Reprise ’25, USCRI Cleveland’s annual benefit. Guests enjoyed powerful performances by Bassel & The Supernaturals, U4U Band, and The Light Band, along with locally prepared dishes from refugee communities, farm tours, bonfires, henna, and yard […]
The Mexico Office of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Launches Campaign to Respond to Restrictive Measures Against Migrants and Refugees
Tijuana, Baja California, October 9, 2025 — Yesterday, the Latin America and Caribbean regional office of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) officially launched the “Still Standing” campaign—an initiative aimed at supporting more than 8,000 displaced and deported persons in Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras through a reorientation of its protection, humanitarian assistance, […]
Safeguarding Refugee Rights Amid U.S. Policy Changes
Recent statements at the U.N. General Assembly signal a shift in U.S. refugee and asylum policy. USCRI examines what these changes mean for America’s humanitarian commitments. Last month, on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly, officials from the U.S. State Department led a discussion on the global refugee and asylum system. The Administration’s emerging […]
Explainer: Our Nation’s Commitment to Refugees
America has long been a beacon for the world’s persecuted and unfree. Woven into our national fabric, this principle reflects our deepest values and enduring moral leadership. As part of this legacy, the United States has welcomed over three million refugees since 1980. The United States refugee program was born in the aftermath of the […]
Everything She Can Be: Honoring the Power of Girls Everywhere
Author’s Note I have gained endless inspiration from the girls and young women I have met in communities across the United States and around the world. Whether on the frontlines of protests and movements, leading classrooms and communities in refugee camps, or facing a migration journey alone, girls continue to rise, speak out, and dream […]
USCRI Warns Termination of TPS for Syria Could Have Life-Threatening Consequences, Urges Reversal
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is deeply concerned by the Administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, effective November 21, 2025. TPS was created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to offer safety to individuals from countries where armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions prevent safe return. Syrians were first granted TPS in 2012 following a devastating war that broke out in 2011. Many of […]
USCRI STAFF HIGHLIGHT CENTRAL AMERICAN INTEGRATION EFFORTS AT MIRPS FORUMS
The MIRPS is a coordinated response framework for forced displacement, supporting the protection of and search for durable solutions for forcibly displaced persons and their host communities in Central America and Mexico. As part of its ongoing commitment to advocacy for displaced people in the region, USCRI staff participated in two meetings with the Regional […]
USCRI EL SALVADOR JOINS MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL EFFORT TO DEVELOP HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED MIGRANT CARE PATHWAY
USCRI El Salvador participated in a working session to develop a care pathway for migrants, returnees, foreign nationals, and their families—an effort led by the Chalatenango Centro Migration Roundtable. This initiative aims to provide key tools to strengthen local responses for these population groups by promoting inter-institutional coordination and respect for human rights. Key institutions […]
