Congress must pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation that would give Afghans paroled into the United States the ability to apply for permanent legal residency.
U.S. Likely Voters Strongly Support U.S. Refugee Program Across Party Lines, Republican Support Raises 21 Points When They Know a Refugee
While more than two thirds of voters – 71 percent – believe the United States should have a resettlement program, that share jumps to 87 percent if they say they personally know a refugee.
World Refugee Day 2023: Prioritize Family Reunification for Refugee Families
On World Refugee Day 2023, we call on the Biden administration to prioritize family reunification for refugee families.
Majority of U.S. Likely Voters Support Access to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
The majority of likely voters across the United States are supportive of access to asylum at the U.S. southern border by a margin of +20 percent, according to a new poll released today by Data for Progress, the Refugee Advocacy Lab, and Refugees International.
The Biden Administration Must Immediately Stop Conducting Credible Fear Interviews in CBP Custody
We call on the Biden administration to cease CFIs in CBP custody and instead ensure that asylum seekers are given full and fair access to the U.S. asylum system.
Biden Administration ‘Putting Border Politics ahead of the Safety of Refugees’ With New Restrictions on Asylum
The Biden administration’s new rule formalizes restrictions on asylum access and puts border politics ahead of the safety of refugees.
Re-Parole Process for Afghans ‘A Necessary but Temporary Solution’
Afghans need an accessible and efficient process so that they can continue to work, attend schools, and contribute to American communities.
Refugees International Welcomes Increased Resettlement from the Americas, Condemns Further Restrictions on Asylum
The Biden administration and Congress must work together to expand pathways for forcibly displaced people in the Americas.
Recommendations for the Shelter and Services Program: Making Possible Sustainable, Orderly, and Safe Reception at the US-Mexico Border
Shelter and Services Programs can become a key tool in a larger toolbox of humane policies that support the reception of asylum seekers.
118th Congress: Humanitarian Engagement for Displaced Populations
As the 118th Congress begins in earnest, Refugees International will be looking to Members of Congress to advance protection for displaced people globally.