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TAKE ACTION: Tell Virginia Lawmakers to Support Refugee Integration
Background: Right now, the Virginia General Assembly is considering an important proposal, called a “budget amendment,” that would establish a workgroup to study the challenges refugees’ face in utilizing their professional credentials earned outside the United States and to facilitate their workforce development. This is an important pro-refugee proposal that would help strengthen refugee integration in Virginia and help them …
URGENT: Urge Congress to Include All Families and Neighbors in COVID Relief
Right now, Congress is considering a COVID relief package to accompany federal funding for the remainder of this fiscal year. As congressional leaders plan to include another round of stimulus checks in the package to provide relief to Americans during this crisis, it is vital that ALL of our community members are able to access this critical relief. The last …
URGENT TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Support Robust Funding for Refugees in FY 2021
Right now, Congress is considering funding bills for Fiscal Year 2021 before federal funding expires on December 11th. This includes funding for the U.S. resettlement program and resources for local communities to help refugees integrate and thrive. As we confront the worst displacement crisis in history and the global COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital that Congress support and pass robust …
URGENT ACTION: Stop President Trump from Dismantling Refugee Resettlement! Tell Congress New Record-Low Refugee Admissions Goal is Morally Unconscionable
The Trump administration just officially set the refugee admissions goal for next fiscal year at 15,000—the lowest level in U.S. history—and is harmfully restricting refugee arrivals based on limited categories of persecution and country of origin, meaning even fewer than 15,000 refugees will actually be resettled. Since taking office, the Trump administration has sought to dismantle and destroy the U.S. …
NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY (Monday, October 26th): Tell Congress to Pressure the Administration to Restore Refugee Resettlement Program and Welcome Refugees
The Trump administration has proposed the lowest refugee admissions goal in history — just 15,000 refugees in FY2021 — and the roadmap of the administration’s proposal suggests even fewer than 15,000 refugees would actually be resettled. As the first month of this fiscal year comes to an end, the President has STILL failed to sign a refugee admissions goal for …
URGENT CALLS NEEDED: Stop the Administration from Setting Historic Low Refugee Admissions Goal
The administration is planning to consult with Congress about the FY 2021 refugee admissions goal on Tuesday, October 20th. The administration has proposed a refugee admissions goal for FY 2021 of 15,000 – a historic low. The administration also proposed allocations based on populations of specific concern, not geographic need or vulnerability, which means it is likely that fewer than …
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your U.S. Representative to Cosponsor Bipartisan Legislation that Facilitates Refugee and Immigrant Integration
Refugees and immigrants are vital to the prosperity of our communities. However, many immigrants and refugees remain unable to fully contribute their talents to the workforce because of systemic barriers, including the lack of recognition of their international education and experience, outdated occupational and professional recredentialing processes, and insufficient access to meaningful workforce development and adult education services. The underutilization …