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IRAP Explainer on the US Refugee Admissions Program Suspension

In a Nutshell

IRAP has written an explainer providing an in-depth overview of the recent suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) following the January 20, 2025 executive order titled “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program.” The explainer analyzes the implications of halting refugee case processing and admissions, how the suspension affects pending applications, and its impact on other pathways including Welcome Corps, Afghan SIVs, and family reunification. Published: April 28, 2025

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on May 08, 2025