Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Refugee Paralympian

Wednesday, July 14   NOORANI'S NOTES     A supplemental spending bill from Senate Democrats would include immigration provisions to protect Afghan allies as the U.S. military complete…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 1:48 PM

Dream Team

Tuesday, July 13   NOORANI'S NOTES     After more than three years living in a western Massachusetts church to avoid deportation, Guatemalan-born Lucio Perez was granted temporary reli…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 1:23 PM

'Celebrate this Progress'

Monday, July 12   NOORANI'S NOTES     Earlier this year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order "to remove state licensing for any childcare facility that, in partnership …

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  Arturo Castellanos-Canales · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 10:52 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, July 9, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, July 9, 2021, is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fr…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 1:55 PM

The Sedeños

Friday, July 9   NOORANI'S NOTES     On Thursday, President Biden defended the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan — now set to be completed by Aug. 31, report Cleve R. W…

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  Kathleen Gillen, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 9:13 PM

B Stands for Beauty

The Biden administration celebrates Independence Day by welcoming new citizens.       B Stands for Beauty Good afternoon, This week, in honor of Independence Day, more than 9,000 people became U.S. citizens in 170 naturalization ceremonies a…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Biden: U.S. Will Relocate Afghan Allies Who Choose to Leave Afghanistan

Now we need details.   Press Release     For Immediate Release Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841July 8, 2021 Biden: U.S. Will Relocate Afghan Allies Who Choose to Leave Afghanistan  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. will stand by Afghan nationals who a…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Iowa and Alaska

Thursday, July 8   NOORANI'S NOTES     Former senior U.S. Border Patrol agent Jenn Budd is on a mission to explain what is and what is not happening at the U.S.-Mexico border. "You can ac…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Yemen

Wednesday, July 7   NOORANI'S NOTES     South Vietnamese veterans say the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam in 1975 parallels the conflict in Afghanistan now: "a swift pullout, an ene…

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  Molly Crabb, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Mark your calendars for Leading the Way 2021!

Be one of the first to register for our annual virtual convening! Details inside.   A virtual convening     Hi John, My name is Molly Crabb, and I'm the events coordinator at the Forum. Just reaching out to let you know that dates for Leading th…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 1:28 PM

Sheriff Rivera

Tuesday, July 6   NOORANI'S NOTES     "We should be concerned" about the Taliban’s advances in Afghanistan, said Army Gen. Austin Scott Miller, a top military official overseeing U.S. withd…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, July 2, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, July 2, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fri…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 1:47 PM

Happy 4th

Friday, July 2   NOORANI'S NOTES     The U.S. military has officially left Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, handing it over to the Afghan National Security and Defense Force after nearly 20 y…

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  Adam Estle · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 9:07 PM

B Stands for Broaden

Key policy changes will uphold migrants' right to seek asylum.       B Stands for Broaden Good afternoon, In late June, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would broaden the number of asylum-seekers eligible to be processed into t…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 1:54 PM

Game, Set, Match

Thursday, July 1   NOORANI'S NOTES     Former President Donald Trump, along with House Republicans who visited the border yesterday and a few Republican governors, "are loudly signaling [the …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Officer Pom

Wednesday, June 30   NOORANI'S NOTES     On Tuesday, the House voted overwhelmingly in support of a bill that would speed up the processing of Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications for Afg…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM

We’re not leaving anything up to chance

We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $5,000 this end-of-quarter.       We’ve set an end-of-quarter fundraising goal of $5,000. Help us reach it! Donate >> John, Thanks to the ongoing commitment from supporters like you, we’ve been able to…

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  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Amid Border Visits, Local Leaders Urge Solutions

People, not politics   Press Release     For Immediate Release Contact: Joanna Taylor, 202-256-1395June 29, 2021 Amid Border Visits, Local Leaders Urge Solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following Vice President Kamala Harris’ Friday visit to the Texa…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Flip the Script

Tuesday, June 29   NOORANI'S NOTES     Krish Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, said Afghan allies are feeling "fear and hope" as the U.S. prepares to co…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Abbott at the Border

Monday, June 28   NOORANI'S NOTES     USA Today’s Rebecca Morin summarizes Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to El Paso last week, which included a tour of a Customs and Border Patrol processin…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, June 25, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, June 25, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fr…

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  Dan Kosten · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Good news!

Thank President Biden for evacuating our Afghan allies       Great news — the Biden administration is preparing to relocate tens of thousands of our Afghan allies, who aided U.S. troops and civilian efforts, to safe locations outside Afghanistan…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 1:38 PM

The Right Thing

Friday, June 25   NOORANI'S NOTES     What is life really like in a border community? That’s what Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas), who is hosting Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to El Paso, w…

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  Adam Estle, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 10:13 PM

B Stands for Backlog

One step closer to addressing the U visa backlog.       B Stands for Backlog Good afternoon, When undocumented immigrants are the victims of crime, they may hesitate to report the crime to law enforcement out of fear of deportation. The U visa …

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Afghan Evacuation Plan an Opportunity to Keep our Promises

A critical step for our allies   Press Release     For Immediate ReleaseContact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841June 24, 2021 Afghan Evacuation Plan an Opportunity to Keep our Promises  WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a critical move for ensuring the safety of U.…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Some Good News

Thursday, June 24   NOORANI'S NOTES     U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott is stepping down from the post he has held since February 2020, reports Priscilla Alvarez of CNN. Border Patrol Deputy…

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  Beth Sears, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 6:20 PM

The Forum: At the heart of Immigrant Heritage Month

We’re celebrating all month long! Here are some immigrant stories you’ll want to read >>     THE FORUM JUNE 2021 EDITION     Happy Immigrant Heritage Month! Throughout June, we honor and celebrate the immigrants, current a…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Women of Welcome

Wednesday, June 23   NOORANI'S NOTES     As the Biden administration continues to wind down Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) a.k.a. "Remain in Mexico" policy, it announced that it will be…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 1:47 PM

English at Work

Tuesday, June 22   NOORANI'S NOTES     "Nearly two dozen of Afghanistan’s 387 districts were taken over by the Taliban, mostly in northern Afghanistan, on Saturday and Sunday, adding to some 30 othe…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 1:39 PM

'Moral, Pastoral'

Monday, June 21   NOORANI'S NOTES     The Biden administration may end Title 42 — the public health rule that resulted in tens of thousands of migrant families being turned away at the U.S.-Mexico bo…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, June 18, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, June 18, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fr…

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  Katie Lutz · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 8:36 PM

First impressions, culture shocks, uncertainty and hope- This week on #OnlyInAmerica

The latest on Only in America       Hi John,   Exciting news from the Only in America team: we have a two-parter special celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month!   We had so many great conversations for this series it’s hard to decide which to …

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 1:46 PM

Refugee Portraits

Friday, June 18   NOORANI'S NOTES     A House bill introduced yesterday would speed up the processing of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan nationals who aided the U.S. military and continue to…

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  Kathleen Gillen, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 11:03 PM

B Stands for Beacon

World Refugee Day – a global celebration of refugees’ strength and resilience.       B Stands for Beacon Good afternoon, Sunday, June 20th marks World Refugee Day – a global celebration of refugees’ strength, resilience and determination. World…

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  Joanna Taylor, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Garland’s Asylum Decisions are the Right Move, Morally and Legally

Asylum policy should reflect our values   Press Release     For Immediate Release               Contact: Joanna Taylor, 202-256-1395June 17, 2021 Garland’s Asylum Decisions are the Right Move, Morally and Legally WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney Genera…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 1:52 PM

'Hair on Fire'

Thursday, June 17   NOORANI'S NOTES     On Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland reversed the Trump-era policy that limited asylum for gang and domestic violence survivors mostly from Central Ame…

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  Adam Estle · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Nine years

Dreamers deserve a permanent legislative solution       This week marks the ninth anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA recipients (immigrants brought to the country as children – often known as ‘Dreamers’) describe feeling…

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  Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Expansion

Wednesday, June 16   NOORANI'S NOTES     Leaving Afghan allies behind to face the Taliban is a "moral and strategic mistake," writes the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board.   On Sunday, the U.S. Em…

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  Ali Noorani · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 1:47 PM

Mohammed, Saroun, Pastor Eric

Noorani's Notes: Tuesday, June 15   NOORANI'S NOTES     Though today marks the 9-year anniversary of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a legal threat currently being considered U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen in…

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  Ali Noorani · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 1:45 PM

‘About our friends’

Noorani's Notes: Monday, June 14   NOORANI'S NOTES     "Afghan or American, the person’s nationality didn’t matter—you never leave a man behind," writes Elliot Ackerman, former Marine and intelligence officer who served five tours of duty in Iraq…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 11:06 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, June 11, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, June 11, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fr…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Migrant Parishioners

Friday, June 11   NOORANI'S NOTES     Danae King of The Columbus Dispatch reports this morning on the urgent need to evacuate Afghan nationals who have worked alongside the U.S. military and government.…

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  Adam Estle, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 10:20 PM

B Stands for Both

We need to address the root causes of our migration influx.       B Stands for Both Good afternoon, This week, Vice President Kamala Harris visited with foreign leaders in Guatemala and Mexico, continuing her efforts to collaborativel…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM

National Security Expert, SIV Recipients Underscore Need to Protect Afghan Allies

Administration must act urgently   Press Release     For Immediate Release Contact: Dan Gordon, 617-651-0841June 10, 2021 National Security Expert, SIV Recipients Underscore Need to Protect Afghan Allies A recording of today’s press call is ava…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 2:01 PM

'Bold Policy Visions'

Thursday, June 10   NOORANI'S NOTES     At least one thing has bipartisan support in Congress and beyond: protecting Afghan nationals who have helped the U.S. military, government and aid efforts during …

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  Dan Kosten · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 5:35 PM

Republicans and Democrats agree

Take action to protect our Afghan allies        This isn’t about politics. It is about what is right.  Since U.S. forces first touched down in Afghanistan 20 years ago, tens of thousands of our Afghan allies have stepped up to help. From interp…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Blessing

Wednesday, June 9   NOORANI'S NOTES     In the six years since she immigrated to the U.S. from Honduras, Glenda Valdez hadn’t once seen her oldest daughter, Emely. Then, while watching news on the situati…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 1:48 PM

Family Separation Report

Tuesday, June 8   NOORANI'S NOTES     Lots of news today. But first, congratulations are in order for new graduates of our English at Work program.   Over the past four months, we trained 54 frontline in…

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  Dan Gordon, National Immigration Forum · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Startup

Monday, June 7   NOORANI'S NOTES     On her first official international trip, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Guatemala today and then will travel to Mexico. Among her objectives are to address corrupti…

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  Danilo Zak · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Legislative Bulletin — Friday, June 4, 2021

  Legislative Bulletin     Hello all, The National Immigration Forum's Legislative Bulletin for Friday, June 4, 2021 is now posted. You can find the online version of the bulletin here: https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-fri…

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