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Mar 13, 2024

CAM Program Begins Accepting Applications from Newly Eligible Asylum Seeker Parents and Others

Since February 2024, Guatemalan, Honduran, and Salvadoran parents and legal guardians living in the United

Legal Resource

Feb 7, 2024

France: New asylum and immigration law adopted after a broad censure of almost half the provisions by the Constitutional Council

This position note analyzes the provisions relating to family immigration initially included in the Darmanin law of January 26, 2024 "to control immigration and improve integration," which were set aside after a broad censure of the law by the French Constitutional Council.

Publication

Apr 14, 2023

Newly Announced CAM Program Enhancements

On April 11, 2023, USCIS and PRM announced several enhancements to the Central American Minors (CAM) Refugee and Parole Program.

Legal Resource

Jun 20, 2022

At IRAP’s Europe Office, a Focus on Reuniting Families

On World Refugee Day, IRAP announces the opening of its IRAP Europe office in Berlin, Germany.

Blog Post

Jun 2, 2022

Texas v. Biden: Defending the Central American Minors program

IRAP moved to intervene in the Texas case on behalf of several parents in the United States who are seeking to reunite or remain united with their children through the CAM Program.

Case

Mar 15, 2022

Recommendations for the Upcoming U.S. Private Sponsorship Pilot for Refugees

IRAP, alongside other organizations, offers recommendations for the design of a private sponsorship program for refugees.

Publication

Mar 5, 2021

IRAP Urges USCIS Not to Terminate Important Humanitarian Parole Programs

IRAP sent a letter to DHS and USCIS asking them to reconsider the termination of the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program (HFRP) and Filipino World War II Veteran Parole Program (FWVP).

Blog Post

Nov 20, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Publishes Blueprint for Expanding Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Displaced People

In a new report, IRAP lays out the multiple ways in which the incoming administration could address hurdles in existing pathways, as well as expand and pilot new programs, to bring displaced people to safety.

Press Release

Nov 1, 2020

Expanding Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Displaced Persons: A Blueprint for the U.S. Government (November 2020)

This policy report outlines the multiple ways in which the incoming administration could address hurdles in existing pathways, as well as expand and pilot new programs, to bring displaced people to safety.

Publication

Apr 8, 2020

IRAP Obtains USCIS Guidance on Humanitarian Parole Applications through FOIA Litigation

IRAP obtained USCIS’ guidance on humanitarian parole and significant public benefit parole through

Blog Post

Jul 1, 2018

Models of Private Sponsorship (July 2018)

This white paper outlines past and present private sponsorship programs and how the private sector can create alternative & complementary pathways or expand resettlement for refugees.

Publication