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IRAP has written an explainer providing an in-depth overview of the recent suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) following the January 20, 2025 executive order titled “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program.” The explainer analyzes the implications of halting refugee case processing and admissions, how the suspension affects pending applications, and its impact on other pathways including Welcome Corps, Afghan SIVs, and family reunification.
IRAP has also created a legal information guide for refugees applicants explaining the suspension here and you can use the language option in the top right of the linked guide to access translations.
You can view and download the Explainer here or below.
This resource is intended for a legal practitioner and legal advocacy audience; it is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you would like more general legal information about refugee resettlement in English, Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, and other languages, or to request help from IRAP, please use IRAP’s Legal Information website.
This publication was last updated on October 29, 2025 and does not reflect any legal changes since publication. Please see IRAP’s Legal Practitioner Resources page for our latest resources and additional information for legal practitioners.
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