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Feb 21, 2024

Humanitarian Parole for Afghans: Practice Advisory & Webinar on Recently Released USCIS Guidance Documents

In a new practice advisory, IRAP and Project ANAR analyze recently released USCIS

Legal Resource

Aug 30, 2023

Two Years After the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan: What’s at Stake in the Government’s Appeal of Afghan & Iraqi Allies…

In the two years since the last military flight took off from Afghanistan, the U.S. Government has quietly tried to wash its hands of responsibility toward the Afghan people it left behind in a country ruled by the Taliban and ravaged by decades of U.S.-led conflict.

Blog Post

Mar 15, 2023

“We Were Robbed”: Advocates React to Afghan Humanitarian Parole FOIA Findings

The results of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) and American Immigration Council (AIC) show that the United States effectively abandoned Afghan HP applicants, even while it profited from their application fees. 

Blog Post

Apr 26, 2022

“The U.S. Can Do So Much More”: IRAP Compares Ukrainian and Afghan Protection Efforts

IRAP commends the Biden administration on its responsiveness to the immense need of displaced Ukrainians. The swiftness with which the administration created the program and its commitment to processing applicants efficiently show that the U.S. can respond effectively and creatively to emerging displacement crises if it chooses to. In contrast, the treatment of Afghans seeking safety does not mirror these same commitments.

Press Release

Apr 21, 2022

IRAP Responds to Creation of Ukrainian Parole Program

Today, the Biden administration announced the creation of Uniting for Ukraine, a dedicated parole program for people fleeing the war in Ukraine, following a previous commitment to “welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia’s aggression.”

Press Release

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

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

Jun 14, 2018

Press Release: Groups File Challenge to Administration & Termination of Humanitarian Parole Program for Central American Children

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