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Jan 15, 2021

Updates on the Status of the Central American Minors (CAM) Program

This page provides general information about who is eligible and application processing for the Central American Minors (CAM) Program.

Legal Resource

Jan 14, 2021

Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

A federal court in the case CASA v. Wolf has temporarily stopped the government from enforcing new rules that limit asylum seekers’ ability to get an employment authorization document (EAD).

Legal Resource

Jan 8, 2021

Press Release: Appeals Court Affirms Ruling Blocking President Trump from Giving States and Localities Ability to Stop Refugee Resettlement

Three faith-based resettlement agencies brought the challenge against the unprecedented order.

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A family of four Syrian refugees - two young sons, a father, and a mother - sit on cushions on the floor.

Jan 4, 2021

Busting Myths about Forced Migrants: Refugee Admissions to the United States

Each month, a different IRAP chapter dispels a common misconception related to refugee issues.

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.

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Nov 16, 2020

Iraqi Deportation Resources

This is a resource page for Iraqi nationals facing deportation, their families, and attorneys who want to be part of the national effort to help them.

Legal Resource

Nov 16, 2020

Actualizaciones Sobre El Estatus Actual Del Programa CAM

Si tu familia solicitó bajo el programa de Permisos Humanitarios para Menores Centroamericanos (CAM), tu puedes ser elegible para viajar ahora bajo un acuerdo judicial del 2019.

Legal Resource

Nov 16, 2020

Airport Arrivals

IRAP has created resources about arriving at U.S. airports because many international travelers have experienced prolonged screenings, discrimination, or attempted deportation.

Legal Resource

Nov 9, 2020

Press Release: After Election Results, IRAP Calls On President-Elect Joe Biden To Restore Protections For Displaced People

“We are excited to be working with the new administration and with bipartisan allies to make our vision a reality that everyone has a safe place to live and a safe way to get there.”

Press Release

Nov 2, 2020

Press Release: Judge Declares Unlawful and Vacates Government’s Asylum Seeker “Credible Fear” Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                    November 2, 2020 PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules, IRAP, 516.838.1269, hdessaules@refugeerights.orgLucia Allain, RAICES, media@raicestexas.org JUDGE

Press Release

Nov 2, 2020

IRAP Database of U.S. Government Contracts Provides Vital Tool For SIV Applicants

IRAP has searched and collated publicly available information from the government and filed FOIA requests to obtain contracts related to specific companies.

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.

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