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Aug 14, 2023

Aish Shukla Joins IRAP as CTO

Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) welcomes Aish Shukla as the organization’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Aish will partner with senior leadership to design and implement a technology vision for IRAP, including the organization’s technology infrastructure, security, and digital experience.

Press Release

Aug 11, 2023

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

Update: In March 2025: IRAP has shared newer versions of NVC’s Interview Scheduling Backlog report

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A photo of a children's mural project with handprints in different color paint across an outline of Mexico.

Aug 10, 2023

Broken Promises: Assessing the Humanitarian Impact of the Biden Administration’s Asylum Ban

Isabel López, IRAP's 2023 Policy and Communications Intern, highlights the impact of President Biden's cruel asylum ban on people seeking safety at the U.S.-Mexico border — from problematic cell phone apps that restrict asylum access to deadly weapons being deployed across border regions.

Blog Post

Aug 3, 2023

TAKE ACTION: Tell President Biden to Invest in Rebuilding U.S. Refugee Resettlement

Last year, President Biden set out to welcome 125,000 people, but as the year comes to a close, the United States is on track to admit less than half of that number. Every unutilized spot in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program represents a person or family that is left in harm’s way. Urge President Biden to do more to welcome refugees and meet the FY2024 refugee admissions goal.

Action Alert

Jul 20, 2023

IRAP Welcomes Sharif Aly in New Role as President

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is thrilled to announce that Sharif Aly has joined the organization in the new role of President of IRAP. As part of this expansion of IRAP’s Executive Leadership Team, Becca Heller, Co-Founder and Executive Director, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Press Release

Jul 14, 2023

TAKE ACTION: Be a welcoming force—sponsor a refugee today!

We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a tangible difference in the lives of refugees. By becoming a private sponsor, you will play a vital role in providing critical initial welcoming support to refugees.

Action Alert

Jun 20, 2023

On World Refugee Day, Calls for Biden Administration to Accelerate Family Reunifications

On a press call held to commemorate World Refugee Day, Congressman Ted Lieu joined advocates, experts, and affected individuals to highlight the tens of thousands of separated refugee families waiting to reunite in safety and called on the Biden administration to make family reunification pathways more efficient, more equitable, and more transparent. 

Press Release

Jun 19, 2023

Ahead of World Refugee Day, urge President Biden to reunite separated families now.

Families shouldn't have to choose between being together and being safe. How many more years should refugee families like Rabi’s have to wait? 

Action Alert

Jun 9, 2023

Practice Advisory: Preserving Asylum-Based CAM Eligibility

Note: The Central American Minors (CAM) Program has been impacted by actions by the Trump

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Jun 6, 2023

Reunited in Germany – Legal Information Guide for Families and Advocates

IRAP and Equal Rights Beyond Borders (ERBB) have published a new guide, Reunited in

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May 16, 2023

FOIA: CAM parole application policies and procedures

IRAP filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) suit seeking documents relating to the financial sponsorship requirements for individuals applying for parole through the Central American Minors (CAM) Program.

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May 16, 2023

Webinar: IRAP USRAP Practice Guide Launch

IRAP is hosting a webinar roundtable to launch its Practice Guide for Legal Practitioners on the US

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