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    • A growing number of Philly parents can’t communicate with their kids’ schools. Here’s why.

    HIAS Pennsylvania, a nonprofit that assists immigrants and refugees from around the world, first began seeing an influx of Qʼeqchiʼ-speaking… MORE

    Blank Rome’s Pro Bono Work Recognized at HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2023 Golden Door Awards

    “Blank Rome LLP is pleased to share that our firm will be recognized at HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2023 Golden Door Awards: United for… MORE

    Picking up the pieces after US falters in its commitment to welcoming Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion

    More than 147,000 Ukrainians have been authorized to book passage to the United States through a government sponsorship program, including… MORE

    For Afghan evacuees in Philly and elsewhere, a looming unemployment crisis

    Cathryn Miller-Wilson has worked in immigration long enough to know when a crisis is walking toward her. And right now… MORE

    The truth about Title 42

    Read “Title 42: Myths and Facts” here. Letter to the Editor: The truth about Title 42 Title 42 is a… MORE

    3 busloads of migrants from Texas arrive in Philadelphia: ‘Very good to be in this town’

    “These are people [who have] traveled on foot through many countries. They’ve fled torture, persecution, and then to arrive, be… MORE

    ‘Immigrant communities are welcome here’: Philly stands strong on sanctuary as Gov. Abbott sends buses from Texas

    “Those years of immigrant-led battles to solidify Philadelphia’s sanctuary standing play an important role now, as the city welcomes bus… MORE

    To Philly from Uganda: ‘Philadelphia is my sweet home’

    “I have met good people here, including at HIAS Pennsylvania, which helps refugees, and have made my home here. A… MORE

    Philadelphia organizations say they’ll be ready to help if migrant buses roll in

    “HIAS Pennsylvania Executive Director Cathryn Miller-Wilson said they would help to get the migrants settled. She added such migrants are… MORE

    Philadelphia City Council Preparing For Potential Migrant Arrivals

    Watch HIAS PA Executive Director Cathryn Miller-Wilson discuss potential migrant arrivals from Texas.