/tags/refugee-resettlement Refugee Resettlement en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:52:37 GMT /news/2021-09-10/columbus-to-receive-around-350-afghan-refugees The Community Refugee And Immigration Services said the Afghans could arrive in Columbus over several months but that details are still being coordinated. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:52:37 GMT /news/2021-09-10/columbus-to-receive-around-350-afghan-refugees Scott Good /news-partners/2021-03-04/u-n-official-biden-plan-to-boost-refugee-resettlement-sends-important-signal U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Kelly Clements says she's pleased the U.S. plans to raise the cap on refugees to 125,000 per year. Work is already underway at the U.S.-Mexico border. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:43:26 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-04/u-n-official-biden-plan-to-boost-refugee-resettlement-sends-important-signal Ari Shapiro /ideastream/2021-02-08/cleveland-refugee-community-still-feeling-effects-of-trumps-travel-ban Reem Atia’s family arrived in Cleveland just days after a heavy December snowfall in 2016. It was her first time seeing snow and a stark contrast to life in Jordan, where her Syrian family had first sought refuge. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:30:27 GMT /ideastream/2021-02-08/cleveland-refugee-community-still-feeling-effects-of-trumps-travel-ban Tony Ganzer /wksu-stories/2021-01-25/international-institute-of-akron-hopeful-about-biden-immigration-plans The President has made several overtures toward immigration reform in his first days in office. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:38:58 GMT /wksu-stories/2021-01-25/international-institute-of-akron-hopeful-about-biden-immigration-plans Kabir Bhatia /news-partners/2021-01-25/life-is-really-tough-for-refugees-trying-to-settle-in-pandemic-america Federal aid ends after 90 days, when refugees are expected to be self-sufficient. With the coronavirus on top of Trump administration cuts to the refugee program, the challenges are overwhelming. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:21:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-25/life-is-really-tough-for-refugees-trying-to-settle-in-pandemic-america Deborah Amos /news/2021-01-22/columbus-activists-hope-president-biden-will-rebuild-refugee-resettlement-programs Protesters gathered outside the Central Ohio offices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday, calling on the agency to stay deportations of two… Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:54:56 GMT /news/2021-01-22/columbus-activists-hope-president-biden-will-rebuild-refugee-resettlement-programs Clare Roth /news-partners/2020-11-20/biden-gives-new-hope-to-refugees-fleeing-religious-persecution Joe Biden intends to admit 125,000 refugees in his first year. Many will be fleeing religious persecution. While highlighting persecution, President Trump cut refugee admissions to 15,000. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:55:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-20/biden-gives-new-hope-to-refugees-fleeing-religious-persecution Tom Gjelten /news-partners/2020-11-11/biden-plans-to-reopen-america-to-refugees-after-trump-slashed-admissions The president-elect pledges to welcome as many as 125,000 refugees a year — up from the Trump administration's record-low cap of 15,000. Here are some challenges that await. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:12:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-11/biden-plans-to-reopen-america-to-refugees-after-trump-slashed-admissions Deborah Amos /news/2020-10-26/for-ohioans-the-future-of-refugee-resettlement-is-at-stake-this-election Refugee resettlement has fallen to historic lows in the United States. The country has gone from sheltering 95,000 people fleeing persecution or war each… Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/2020-10-26/for-ohioans-the-future-of-refugee-resettlement-is-at-stake-this-election /news-partners/2020-01-15/judge-blocks-trumps-executive-order-allowing-local-officials-to-reject-refugees The order is a blow for the White House, which essentially tried to give state and local government officials power to veto resettlement. The judge says that appears to violate the Refugee Act. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:55:28 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-15/judge-blocks-trumps-executive-order-allowing-local-officials-to-reject-refugees Bobby Allyn