On January 20, 2025, the Administration announced an indefinite suspension of refugee resettlement starting January 27. However, the Government canceled previously scheduled travel for refugees and stopped all refugee case processing on January 21.
“The refugee program fulfills America’s profound moral leadership to ensure that the most vulnerable refugees are safely resettled. The Administration’s decision leaves refugees in danger,” said Eskinder Negash, USCRI President and CEO.
On January 24, the U.S. Department of State ordered USCRI to stop all work performed under its Reception and Placement grant for refugee resettlement. Other organizations received similar notices.
This “stop work” order from the State Department is a devastating development for refugees who are already in the United States.
Click the button below to read the full statement from USCRI on the suspension of refugee resettlement to the United States, in addition to all statements written in response to the Administration’s Executive Orders.
