Oliver Mercer
Overview of State-Level Support for Refugees in Nevada in 2025
Nevada’s refugee support in 2025 is limited by USRAP suspension, halting new arrivals federally. Welcome Corps private sponsorship…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Michigan 2025
Michigan’s refugee support programs serve arrivals before January 2025 with documented status and residency, providing cash, medical, and…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Maine in 2025
Maine's transitional housing program ends September 2025 amid federal cuts affecting refugee support. New arrivals post-January 13 lose…
State-Level Refugee Support and Resources in Kansas for 2025
Kansas refugees arriving within eight months can access cash, medical, and employment assistance through Kansas Office for Refugees…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Hawaii 2025
Due to federal suspension in January 2025, Hawaii’s Refugee Social Services, Cash Assistance, and Universal Representation programs aid…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Delaware 2025
Delaware offers federally funded refugee support via JFS and RISE for eligible recent arrivals. Cash aid lasts eight…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Arkansas 2025
Arkansas suspends new refugee admissions in 2025. Refugees, asylees, and SIV holders already in Arkansas can access support…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Arizona 2025
Arizona’s state refugee program helps recognized refugees and asylees with cash aid, medical coverage, jobs, legal assistance, and…
Virginia Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Virginia’s 2025 Executive Order 47 and ‘No Sanctuary Cities’ mandate stronger law enforcement cooperation with ICE. DHS removed…
US Immigration Officials Release Iranian Woman Detained From Home Yard
U.S. immigration agents detained an Iranian woman in Los Angeles in June 2025 for national security, causing a…
Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in South Carolina 2025
South Carolina expanded local police roles under Section 287(g) Agreements and proposed rewarding reports on undocumented immigrants. No…
Steps to Take When Your I-612 Waiver Exceeds Processing Times and USCIS Denies Service Requests
J-1 visitors use Form I-612 to request waivers from a two-year residency in their home country. USCIS processing…
US Troops Deployed in Los Angeles for Immigration Enforcement, DOD Confirms
On July 7, 2025, 90 California National Guard troops aided in a major Los Angeles immigration enforcement, part…
Oklahoma Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Oklahoma strictly bans sanctuary cities with Senate Bill 489 and cooperates with ICE under Operation Guardian. The state…
2025 Fees for Concurrent Filing of I-130 and I-485 Explained
Concurrent filing permits simultaneous submission of Forms I-130 and I-485 for certain categories with available visa numbers. It…