Geneva, Switzerland, and Brussels, Belgium are on her itinerary. Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes is leading the United States delegation…
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DHS Extends Protected Status for Burma
Redesignation allows Burmese nationals to apply for Temporary Protected Status. This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for Burma for an…
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Justice Department Indicts Human Smugglers
Traffickers transported illegal immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of eight alleged human smugglers. Joint Task Force Alpha, a collaboration between…
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Administration Sets Admission Goal 125,000 Refugees in 2023
The current fiscal year had the same allottment, but fewer admissions. President Biden’s administration set a goal to admit 125,000 refugees into the United States during the 2023…
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U.S. Sending Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
Secretary Blinken says aid in response to earthquake last week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that the United States will provide nearly $55 million to Afghanistan…
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House Approves $40 Billion Ukraine Relief Package
Spending bill passed in a vote of 368 to 57. The House of Representatives approved President Joe Biden’s proposed spending package to aid in Ukraine’s defense against Russia.…
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First Lady to Travel to Romania and Slovakia
She plans to meet with Ukrainian refugees. First Lady Jill Biden will travel later this week to Romania and Slovakia to meet with U.S. service members and Ukrainian…
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President Asks Congress for $33 Billion in Ukraine Aid
Funds needed to support Ukraine “fight for freedom.” President Joe Biden announced Thursday that his administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in humanitarian and military aid to…
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U.S. Ambassador to Poland Seeks Aid for NGOs
Nearly two million Ukrainian refugees are in Poland. America’s ambassador to Poland has called for “injections of cash” to help non-governmental organizations assist Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Poland…
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Red Cross Unable to Reach Mariupol
Russian forces not allowing teams in to aid civilians. An attempt by the Red Cross to reach the besieged port city of Mariupol in Ukraine was unsuccessful and…
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