IRAP New Lawsuit: Children of Afghan Allies Should Be Eligible for SIVs What is the Lawsuit About? Five Afghan nationals filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government. Represented by IRAP and Williams & Connolly LLP. Children aged out of eligibility in the SIV program due to processing delays. What is the Child Status Protection Act? Created … Read more
IRAP Files Lawsuit Challenging U.S. Government’s Determination IRAP filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s determination, under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), that a group of Afghan children aged out of eligibility to immigrate to safety in the United States due to government delays. What is the Case Background? Four Afghan parents and one … Read more
What is the latest humanitarian news? A new update has been released. To view it, please enter the password provided below: Password: [Enter Password] Why is it important to stay informed? Understanding the latest humanitarian news can help you stay informed about global issues and ways to make a positive impact. What can you do … Read more
In a world full of challenges, humanitarian efforts are more crucial than ever. The following news highlights one such initiative that is making a significant impact: What is the latest humanitarian project tackling? A new project aimed at providing relief to vulnerable communities Focused on addressing pressing issues such as poverty and hunger Implementing innovative … Read more
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Why did IRAP oppose the DHS proposed rule? IRAP submitted a public comment opposing the DHS proposed rule on June 12, 2024. The rule would apply mandatory bars to asylum at the fear stage, contrary to Congressional intent. IRAP argues that the rule would increase inefficiencies and risks of family separation. What are the potential … Read more
June 12, 2024 New York, NY Last Friday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the U.S. government’s attempt to avoid accountability in Afghan & Iraqi Allies v. Blinken, a class action lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s failure to adjudicate Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications in a timely manner. What Was the Decision? The U.S. … Read more
IRAP ANNOUNCES NEW DISABILITY INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM LED BY ELHAM YOUSSEFIAN What is the announcement about? The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) has unveiled its new Disability Inclusion and Accessibility program. Who will be leading the program? Elham Youssefian, previously from the International Disability Alliance, will be heading the program. What is the focus … Read more
Executive Actions to Impact Asylum Seekers President Biden recently announced new executive actions that will have significant consequences for asylum seekers at the U.S. border. These measures, based on flawed metrics, will close the border to all asylum seekers without individualized review. Here’s what you need to know: Statement from IRAP Hannah Flamm, Policy Counsel … Read more
Extensive news coverage indicates that the Biden administration will issue an executive order on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, effectively closing the border. The measure is expected to employ a trigger of 2,500 daily border encounters to prompt the closure of the border to asylum-seekers, and since average daily encounters exceed 2,500, the closure will go … Read more