U.S COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
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For Lesbians, No Refuge…

In many places, love is persecuted: 65 countries criminalize same-sex relationships. Lesbians...

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Children in Sudan

On April 15, 2025, Sudan entered its third year of war. The...

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Backgrounder: Sahrawi Refugees and…

Who are the Sahrawi People? The Sahrawi people are a primarily nomadic...

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Our Mission & History

Our mission is to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and support their transition to a dignified life.

our history

1911

Our story began in New York in 1911 when 15 million people, mainly from Europe, immigrated to the U.S. seeking freedom and opportunity.

Europe, immigrated to U.S. seeking freedom

Today

Today USCRI serves people from around the world who have immigrated to the U.S. seeking those same American values—freedom and opportunity.