Mariko Hirose, IRAP Litigation Director, addresses journalists at an outdoor press conference. She is surrounded by several journalists with cameras, microphones and notepads. She has straight, shoulder length black hair and wears a white blouse and black blazer.

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Mar 28, 2024

Department of State v. Muñoz: Choosing between love and country

IRAP and American Families United submitted an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Department of State v. Muñoz showcasing stories of families who, like the couple at the core of the case, were separated by consular decisions.

Case

Aug 11, 2023

NVC’s Interview Scheduling Backlog Report Disclosed: A Way to Learn About Visa Interview Backlogs at Consular Offices Around the World

Have you ever wondered how long it might take for you, your family, or your

Legal Resource

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 17, 2020

Press Release: IRAP Welcomes Bipartisan Letter in Support of Extended Visas, Deadlines For Immigrants and Refugees During Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2020 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules

Press Release

Mar 31, 2020

Press Release: IRAP and More Than 100 Advocacy Organizations Urge the Government to Extend Visas, Deadlines For Immigrants and Refugees…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules

Press Release

Oct 18, 2014

NPR: “My American soldier became my Iraqi brother”

Sergeant Paul Braun was serving near Basra, Iraq when he met Philip, an Iraqi interpreter.

Jun 24, 2014

IRAP on CCTV: National Policy Director Katie Reisner Discusses Visa Backlog

IRAP’s National Policy Director Katie Reisner was interviewed on CCTV yesterday, discussing the delays in

Jun 19, 2014

IRAP on the BBC: Iraqi Refugees Afraid to Go Back to Iraq

A BBC article describing the dangers faced by Iraqis – given the ongoing conflict caused