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    • Refugee Resettlement: A Brief Overview and How Afghan Newcomers are Different

    The federal Refugee Resettlement Act of 1980 established the structure and process for refugee resettlement in the United States that… MORE

    Advocate for Afghan Refugees

    While the US government successfully evacuated and processed thousands of Afghans for resettlement who were displaced because of US involvement… MORE

    HIAS PA’s First Semiannual Congregational Advocacy Event 8/24/2021

     

    Crises in Afghanistan and Haiti: What We Know, How to Get Help and How to Give Help

    If COVID and the three ongoing displacement crises have taught us anything, it’s been the absolute imperative to be able… MORE

    Support HB279 Driver’s Licenses for All – Sample Email

    Dear HIAS PA Supporter, We are asking you to send emails to the Transportation Committee members and Representatives in general… MORE

    HB 279 – Driver’s Licenses for All: Current Status

    House Bill 279 will allow residents of Pennsylvania to legally obtain a driver’s license with a Tax ID Number, or ITIN, a… MORE

    Advocate Now!

    Want to advocate for immigrants but don’t know where to start? Here’s our list of the most pressing issues affecting… MORE

    Citizenship Advocacy: May 2021

    Have you (or someone you know) had difficulties applying for citizenship or another immigration benefit through USCIS?  On April 18,… MORE

    Watch It Now: Ask Me Anything: Language Access in Schools

    Valeri Harteg, HIAS Pennsylvania’s Education Program Manager, discussed language access in schools with HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, during today’s Facebook Live Ask Me Anything!

     

    Watch It Now: Ask Me Anything: Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Program

    Pamela Roberts, HIAS Pennsylvania’s Citizenship and Family Unification Staff Attorney, discussed the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Program with HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, during today’s Facebook Live Ask Me Anything! Stay tuned for our next Ask Me Anything in March!