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A warm welcome to OIRA’s new Acting Director Cuc Vu

02/10/26 by Azmi Haroun The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs announced in February that former Director Cuc Vu will be re-joining the department as...

A warm welcome to OIRA’s new Acting Director Cuc...

02/10/26 by Azmi Haroun

Farewell Reflections from Director Hamdi Mohamed

01/28/26 by Hamdi Mohamed Join us in thanking Director Hamdi Mohamed as she transitions from her position as the Director of the Office of Immigrant and Ref...

Farewell Reflections from Director Hamdi Mohamed

01/28/26 by Hamdi Mohamed

OIRA announces new Rapid Response funding opportunity for organizations providing legal se...

09/03/25 by mcateec As our local communities continue to feel the drastic impact of federal immigration policy changes, the City of Seattle and Mayor ...

OIRA announces new Rapid Response funding opportun...

09/03/25 by mcateec

OIRA shares new Rapid Response funding opportunity for culturally-responsive community edu...

09/03/25 by mcateec As our local communities continue to feel the drastic impact of federal immigration policy changes, the City of Seattle and Mayor ...

OIRA shares new Rapid Response funding opportunity...

09/03/25 by mcateec

Know Your Rights Resource Guide for Immigrants, Refugees, and Advocates

06/18/25 by Azmi Haroun In partnership with the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Office for Civil Rights plus immigrant community partners, the Seattle Offic...

Know Your Rights Resource Guide for Immigrants, Re...

06/18/25 by Azmi Haroun

OIRA launches Rapid Response program at critical juncture in immigrant rights landscape

06/10/25 by Azmi Haroun Seattle is not only a Welcoming City, it’s a city where immigrants and refugees belong and shape its future. And as the fede...

OIRA launches Rapid Response program at critical ...

06/10/25 by Azmi Haroun

OIRA Denounces Cutting of Unaccompanied Children Program Funding, Chilling Effect on Immig...

03/25/25 by Azmi Haroun Seattle – On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Trump administration issued a near-total termination of work on its Unaccompanied C...

OIRA Denounces Cutting of Unaccompanied Children P...

03/25/25 by Azmi Haroun