Three major Jewish organizations representing thousands of local affiliate organizations and thousands of displaced Ukrainian refugees are calling for increased protections for up to 20,000 displaced Ukrainians living in the United States, just as … [Read more...] about Major Jewish organizations call on DHS to extend expiring protections for 20,000 displaced Ukrainians
Refugees
US to Welcome up to 100,000 Refugees from Ukraine
NJHSA is excited to share some welcome news. President Biden announced today that he would allow for 100,000 Ukrainians and others to come to the United States through a full range of legal pathways, including the U.S. Refugee Admissions … [Read more...] about US to Welcome up to 100,000 Refugees from Ukraine
How to Support the Crisis in the Ukraine? Resettlement Resources for those Fleeing Ukraine
Join JFNA every Monday & Thursday at 4:30pm ET for 30-minute briefings on the latest developments around the Ukraine Crisis. These briefings, open to all, will address humanitarian relief and resettlement efforts. REGISTER As … [Read more...] about How to Support the Crisis in the Ukraine? Resettlement Resources for those Fleeing Ukraine
Input needed: New “Public Charge” Rule
Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded the “public charge” rule implemented in 2019. This means that receiving or applying for most Medicaid benefits, public housing, or nutrition assistance are no longer grounds for … [Read more...] about Input needed: New “Public Charge” Rule
Refugees Lives are at Stake
Last Friday, the Biden administration signed a memo keeping the U.S.’s refugee admissions cap at its all-time low level of 15,000. The outrage from advocates like you was strong and swift, and the White House felt the pressure. By Friday evening, … [Read more...] about Refugees Lives are at Stake
NJHSA Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Upholding DACA Program
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies applauds today's decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to uphold the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Today's 5-4 ruling will protect from deportation hundreds of … [Read more...] about NJHSA Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Upholding DACA Program