The IRC in New York was awarded a New York Department of State Office for New Americans Opportunity Center grant that will allow it to file 300 free immigration applications over the next 3 years and offer free citizenship preparation classes through its partner New York Historical Society.  

"A Step Forward: Lessons from Colombia’s Temporary Protection Status for Venezuelans" is a report based on IRC’s experience with the regularization process in the country, IRC assessments of humanitarian needs and integration barriers for Venezuelans in Colombia, and interviews conducted in June 2023 with IRC clients and staff across Colombia, national and local government officials, U.N. agency staff, and leaders of INGOs, civil society and businesses.

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The IRC in Oakland's HOME program helps families with a housing subsidy, welcome home setup, and mentorship. The Jebran family from Afghanistan reflects on their past six months in the U.S. with the help of their HOME team and their hopes for the future.

The IRC continues to deliver life-saving programs to the refugee and immigrant community in Charlottesville, while adjusting to the realities of working remotely.