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Refugee Resettlement

IINE Sues to Block Trump-Vance Administration Policy Ordering the Arrest, Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugees
February 27, 2026
Filing Comes Amid New Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy Boston, Mass. — Six refugees, Jewish Family Service of Western…

“I Started Living When I Came Here”: A Senegalese Refugee Finds Freedom in Boston
February 24, 2026
Pride, For the First Time In the summer of 2024, Ousmane participated in his first-ever Pride Parade. Wearing a t-shirt…

“Unnecessary, Destabilizing, and Deeply Immoral”: IINE Statement on New Federal Directive to Arrest and Detain Refugees
February 19, 2026
The latest directive issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marks an alarming escalation in the federal go…

Salman’s Story: A Young Pakistani Refugee Finds His Calling in Healthcare
January 7, 2026
Life in Malaysia as Refugees Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Salman and his family were forced to flee to Malaysia when he w…

For Refugees, Digital Literacy is Key to Success in the Workforce
December 15, 2025
When COVID-19 began, IINE had no choice but to close its classroom doors—but with the pandemic hitting immigrant commun…

Meet David: A Young Venezuelan Refugee Building Computers and a Brighter Future in New Hampshire
November 13, 2025
Mirasol arrived in New Hampshire with her family last January, just days before the U.S. refugee program was suspended…

“A Journey of Hope”: In Massachusetts, an Afghan Refugee Builds a Future in Biotech
October 21, 2025
Activism in Afghanistan Ali grew up in Afghanistan during the Civil War—a tumultuous time where his mother would carry…

The Call for a Humane and Strategic Refugee Program in 2026
October 6, 2025
UPDATE AS OF 10/31/25 The Presidential Determination on refugee admissions for Fiscal Year 2026 has been set at 7…

“I Always Want to Give Back”: Suraj Budathoki’s Journey from a Refugee Camp to the NH Statehouse
September 18, 2025
In November of 2024, Suraj Budathoki was elected to represent Hillsborough County District 40 in the New Hampshire Stat…

Atefa’s Story: With Ongoing Support, a Young Refugee Builds a Brighter Future
August 29, 2025
Atefa’s story is featured in our Spotlight Report: Who We Can Serve and How in a Rapidly Shifting Landscape. Clic…

“The Most Lovely People”: A Volunteer Group’s Experience Supporting a Refugee Family from Nigeria
July 25, 2025
Tani and her six children were among the last refugees to arrive safely in Boston just before the indefinite suspension…

Prudence’s Story: How a Refugee and Humanitarian Found Life-Saving Support in the U.S.
July 17, 2025
A father of four, Prudence has dedicated his life to working for human rights and against government corruption. After…
