06/17/2026
America has shut the door on most refugees: what happens next?
In recognition of World Refugee Day, join HIAS PA for a virtual program on the latest developments affecting refugees and asylees in the United States. Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Executive Director of HIAS PA, and Shaloo Jose, Managing DOJ Accredited Representative, will discuss barriers to permanent residence for refugees and asylees seeking to apply for Green Cards, and changes that could make it more difficult for refugees and asylees to obtain and maintain employment authorization. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the program.
Register for the webinar: tinyurl.com/DefendingRefugeeRights
Those Who Have Been Left Behind: Defending Refugee Rights in a Time of Exclusion will also cover the federal government’s efforts to subject refugees and asylees, who have already been vetted and granted protection in the United States, to additional security vetting and review, as well as the court challenges that have temporarily paused these efforts. The webinar will address the current administration’s recent decision to increase refugee admissions, while reserving those slots exclusively for white South Africans--who do not meet the legal definition of a refugee.
As we mark World Refugee Day, we invite advocates, community members, and our immigrant, refugee, and asylee neighbors to learn more about these developments and what they mean in the ongoing fight for justice.
This program is the final event in HIAS Pennsylvania’s Immigrant Heritage Month series.
