The U.S. marks World Refugee Day, even as it accepts fewer refugees

“Our immigration system does this over and over again,” said Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania, one of Philadelphia’s… MORE

HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2022 Golden Door Awards: We Are America

Thank you for joining us! Watch the 2022 Golden Door Awards again here: HIAS PA – May 24, 2022 from… MORE

How You’ve Helped

Dear HIAS PA Supporter, On Monday, HIAS PA held our 3rd annual day of advocacy in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin… MORE

Pennsylvania advocates push to extend program for Liberians

HIAS Pennsylvania is among other Pennsylvania advocates that have been working to make sure Liberian Refugees apply for Liberian Refugee… MORE

September 2021 Federal Advocacy Opportunities

There are three important ways to advocate for immigrants this September. Contact your Representative or Senator and tell them to:… MORE

HIAS PA Closes for Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah – 2021

HIAS Pennsylvania will be closed on Monday, September 6th, 2021, for Labor Day, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 7th… MORE

Opinion: USCIS must waive fees for Afghan refugees

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

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