СРОЧНОЕ СООБЩЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ЕВРЕЕВ И ДРУГИХ РЕЛИГИОЗНЫХ МЕНЬШИНСТВ, КОТОРЫЕ ПОДАЮТ НА СТАТУС БЕЖЕНЦА ИЗ ИРАНА И БЫВШЕГО СОВЕТСКОГО СОЮЗА

Posted on Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 13:14 pm

В пятницу 15-го апреля 2011 года президент Обама подписал закон “Временная резолюция H. R. 1473”, которая финансирует работу правительства США до 30 сентября 2011 года. Hовый закон содержит продление поправки Лаутенберга, которая дает возможность получения статуса беженца евреям и другим религиозным меньшинствам, из Ирана и бывшего Советского Союза, но только для заявлений полученных Беженской программой США в Москве и Вене до 1 июня 2011 года.

Как и раньше, по Венской программе члены иранских религиозных меньшинств имеют право подавать документы, если

HIAS Strongly Urges U.S. Relatives of Those at Risk to Apply for Refugee Status Immediately

Posted on Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 12:49 pm

(New York, NY) – HIAS, the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, is gratified that an extension of the Lautenberg Amendment has been included in the FY2011 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 1473), signed into law today by President Obama. The Lautenberg Amendment, which facilitates the processing for U.S. refugee status for Jews and other historically persecuted religious minorities from Iran and the former Soviet Union (FSU), expired on October 1, 2010. It was attached to the CR through the

HIAS Gratified with June 1 Extension of Lautenberg Amendment

Posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 18:46 pm

(New York, NY) – HIAS, the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, is gratified that an extension of the Lautenberg Amendment has been included in the FY2011 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 1473), signed into law today by President Obama. The Lautenberg Amendment, which facilitates the processing for U.S. refugee status for Jews and other historically persecuted religious minorities from Iran and the former Soviet Union (FSU), expired on October 1, 2010. It was attached to the CR through the

Proposed Cuts in House Could Prove Disastrous to U.S. Refugee Program

Posted on Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 14:35 pm

(New York, NY) – Cuts contained in the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed by the House of Representatives at the end of last week would bring the U.S. refugee program to the brink of disaster, if enacted.

The House of Representatives slashed the Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA) account, which provides basic, life-saving assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons, by 45 percent from current funding levels. If this level of funding is enacted by Congress when the Senate returns from the

HIAS Scholars 2011 Competition Opens: Application Deadline is March 15, 2011

Posted on Wed, Feb 02, 2011 at 14:55 pm

(New York, NY) – The annual scholarship competition sponsored by HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, has opened and is accepting applications for 2011. HIAS-assisted refugees who immigrated to the United States are eligible to apply.

This year, the HIAS scholarship program, first introduced in 1974, has become HIAS Scholars, a program devoted to advancing participants’ higher education goals while engaging them in community building.

According to Gideon Aronoff, President & CEO of HIAS: “The introduction of HIAS Scholars

HIAS Shocked and Saddened by Senseless Tragedy in Tucson

Posted on Sun, Jan 09, 2011 at 12:50 pm

(New York, NY) – HIAS mourns the loss of innocent lives in Saturday's shooting in Arizona and prays for the injured and their families.

Says Gideon Aronoff, President and CEO of HIAS: "The Jewish community is proud of Congresswoman Giffords' thoughtful, principled, and humane approach to the complex issue of immigration and values her contributions to the Congress and the country."

HIAS also honors the legacy of Judge John Roll, specifically in the field of immigration law.

HIAS Deeply Disappointed with Failure of Congress to Enact Dream Act

Posted on Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:31 am

(New York, NY) – HIAS, the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, is deeply disappointed at today’s failure to vote “yes” on the cloture vote to enable the passage of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in this Congress. If passed, the DREAM Act would have provided a six-year path to a green card for undocumented children brought to the U.S. more than five years ago if they graduate from high school and continue

HIAS Exhorts Senate to Vote "Yes" on Cloture Vote

Posted on Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 13:29 pm

(New York, NY) – HIAS, the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, strongly urges the Senate to do the right thing tomorrow by voting “yes” on the cloture vote to enable the passage of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in this Congress. If passed, the DREAM Act would provide a six-year path to a green card for undocumented children brought to the U.S. more than five years ago if they graduate from an

HIAS Urges Passage of Bill Preserving Lifeline to Elderly and Disabled Refugees

Posted on Fri, Dec 03, 2010 at 11:43 am

(New York, NY) – As the United Nations and world community pause today to recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, HIAS, the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, strongly urges Congress to take immediate action to protect disabled refugees by passing a one-year extension of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits so that vulnerable refugees can continue to receive their life-sustaining support for an additional year.

According to Melanie Nezer, HIAS Senior Director, US Programs & Advocacy: “Many

Election May Have Long-Range Impact on Immigration Reform

Posted on Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 12:05 pm

(New York, NY) – As the result of Tuesday’s elections, it is not anticipated that Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) will be a priority for the next Congress, according to a panel of experts at HIAS, the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, who convened yesterday for an Insider Briefing for its constituents. Though immigration was not the decisive issue in Tuesday’s national election, where the economy was foremost on voters’ minds, it played a major role especially