On September 30, President Biden set the refugee admissions ceiling at 125,000 for the coming fiscal year. The Fiscal Year 2025 Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions retains the same admissions ceiling and regional allocations as the previous three fiscal years. USCRI celebrates the Administration’s intention to keep up the pace of refugee admissions. The agency […]
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USCRI Denounces the Administration’s Recommitment to Harmful Border and Asylum Policies
On September 30, President Biden issued an Amended Proclamation to the June Presidential Proclamation that temporarily suspended and limited the entry of noncitizens across the southern border. The Amended Proclamation makes it even more difficult to remove the limits and conditions on asylum. The changes will go into effect when the accompanying Final Rule is […]
USCRI Condemns Xenophobic Attacks Against Haitians
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is alarmed by the recent escalation in xenophobic and racist narratives about Haitian asylum seekers and refugees. Recently, the Springfield School District was forced to evacuate students after receiving bomb threats aimed at Haitian immigrants living in the city. This situation is emblematic of a broader escalation […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America and is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, USCRI asked staff members who identify as Hispanic or Latinx about their heritage, what […]
To aid Afghan women, the world must define and address gender apartheid
By AnnaMarie Bena Three years ago, the United States and its allies evacuated thousands of Afghans who had worked with them during the war against the Taliban. But the women and girls who remain in Afghanistan now live under a gender apartheid system. Gender apartheid is not defined in international law nor is it considered […]
Redefining Resilience: Refugee Paralympic Team 2024
As the Paralympic Games begin, USCRI is thrilled to highlight a historic milestone: the largest refugee team ever to compete in these Games. The journey of these athletes is both inspiring and significant, as disabled refugees often face even greater challenges and remain largely invisible. According to the UNHCR, several million disabled refugees are displaced, […]
Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day: Seven Years Later, Killings Continue
The Rohingya community and supporters around the world observe August 25 as Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day. This year marks the seventh anniversary of attacks by Myanmar’s military junta, the Tatmadaw, which forced over 700,000 Rohingya ethnic and religious minorities into neighboring Bangladesh. The U.S. Government later determined that these attacks constituted genocide and crimes against […]
Op-ed: The U.S. Must Do Right By Its Afghan Allies
By Eskinder Negash Nearly three years ago, Americans watched in horror as the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Tens of thousands of Afghans who had served alongside the United States during the war were evacuated to safety. Thousands more were left behind in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s repressive return to power. The news cycle in […]
Celebrating a Legacy: Honoring Eskinder Negash with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Over the weekend, USCRI’s President and CEO was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Leadership Conference in Minnesota for his incredible leadership for over 40 years. This Lifetime Achievement award is a testament to his extraordinary career dedicated to the service of refugees and immigrants around the world, underscoring his profound impact […]
Sharing Good Practice to Better Serve Refugees
The Refugee and Social Services team at USCRI headquarters hosted a two-day National Conference in Arlington, Virginia, where USCRI’s network leaders gathered to learn and discuss key topics. There were 131 participants, which were case managers and coordinators from refugee programs in our field offices and affiliates across the country. On the first day, Eskinder […]
