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Election Reflections As the Executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania

One of the big takeaways from the election: “It’s the economy stupid”. Only this time, it isn’t that the loser… MORE

Philadelphia City Council Members Join Immigration Advocates to Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Immigrant Family Unity Project

(Oct 1, 2024) – As part of Welcoming Week across the nation, Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Pennsylvania… MORE

Cathryn Miller-Wilson’s Remarks During 2024 Freedom Week Naturalization Ceremony

July 1, 2024 | 10:30 AM United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Ceremonial Courtroom   Good… MORE

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When “Never Again” Becomes “Here We Go Again”

Remembering the Jewish refugees who were turned away 85 years ago, as the President’s recent Executive Order repeats our fateful… MORE

Another First for Philadelphia

By Cathryn Miller-Wilson Published January 23, 2024 In December 2023, outgoing Mayor Jim Kenney signed a bill making Philadelphia first… MORE

Guest Commentary: Need Workers? Hire a migrant

By Cathryn Miller-Wilson PUBLISHED JANUARY 16, 2024 Not long ago, a weary asylum seeker named Ana arrived in Philadelphia after… MORE

MLK Day online forum highlights difficulties of asylum system

By Danielle Smith PUBLISHED JANUARY 15, 2024 Today, a virtual “Ask Me Anything” program will address some of the pressing… MORE

Opinion | Help migrants get jobs faster

By Cathryn Miller-Wilson Published December 13, 2023 The Dec. 10 front-page article “Some states spurn migrants. The Rust Belt wants… MORE

Employment Information for Employers

HIAS PA matches employers’ hiring needs in the Philadelphia area with job seekers who are eager to start new opportunities…. MORE

HIAS PA’s 2023 Golden Door Awards

Honoree Spotlight: Nelofar Asadi Nelofar Asadi fled to the United States as an unaccompanied minor during the US withdrawal from… MORE