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2022 Request for Proposal: New Citizen Program – RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Updated 5/24/2022 List of Awardees NCP RFP April 7th Information Session Video FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Applications were due on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM. We are no longer accepting applications for this RFP process. The Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) sought applications from… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Support People of Ukraine

Мер Харрелл видав виконавчий наказ про підтримку народу України Мэр Харрелл подписал указ о поддержке украинского народа This week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an Executive Order (order only available in English) to support the Ukrainian community in Seattle and in Ukraine. The order will direct City departments to… [ Keep reading ]

Корисна інформація для громадян України – Helpful Information for Ukrainian Nationals

Public services and benefits currently available to Ukrainian Nationals Ukrainian Citizens Currently in the U.S. may be Eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Humanitarian Parole (Uniting for Ukraine Program) How to Apply for Refugee Status How to Apply for Asylum Travel to the U.S. as Ukrainian Nationals Державні послуги… [ Keep reading ]

Eviction Moratorium Will Expire at the End of February

La moratoria de desalojo vencerá a fines de febrero 驅逐禁令將於 2 月底到期 퇴거 유예 기간 2월 말에 만료 Lệnh Tạm Cấm Trục Xuất Ra Khỏi Nhà Sẽ Hết Hạn vào Cuối Tháng 2 Announcing a final two-week extension of the eviction moratoria, Mayor Bruce Harrell issues directive to support… [ Keep reading ]

First-generation student Shely Nunez joins Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

My name is Shelain (Shely) Nunez (she/her) and the newest Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) External Affairs Intern. I am a first-generation student at Seattle Pacific University majoring in sociology and criminal justice. I grew up in a small town in central Washington with a large Hispanic… [ Keep reading ]

Farewell and Thank you!

Thank you for the privilege to serve and for your support through all of these years. Cuc Vu, Director Nearly 8 years ago, I joined the City of Seattle as the Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, only two years after OIRA was officially established. At that… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces New COVID Testing Site and Expanded Options

Versión en Español 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 Dịch tiếng Việt Testing site at SPU opens Wednesday; new rapid PCR tests available in three locations later this month As the Omicron surge in COVID cases continues, this week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new and improved testing options for Seattleites opening this month. “As the Omicron… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Bruce Harrell to Issue New Executive Order and Extend Eviction Moratorium for 30 Days

Versión en Español 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 Dịch tiếng Việt Mayor Harrell will issue new order calling on City departments to improve processes for coordination, relevant data collection, and support resource delivery to tenants and small landlords Mayor Harrell will extend eviction moratorium and continue to suspend utility shut offs… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Provides 9,392 Cash Assistance Grants to Income-Eligible Families through the Seattle Relief Fund

Versión en Español 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 Dịch tiếng Việt አማርኛ Soomaali Seattle households impacted by COVID-19 received a total of $16,179,000 in financial aid The City of Seattle in partnership with several nonprofit organizations has provided 5,257 individuals and 4,135 households with direct cash assistance through its Seattle Relief… [ Keep reading ]

New Policy to Rush Families Seeking Asylum Through Immigration Court Will Erode Due Process, Undermine Equal Access to Justice, Say Cities and Counties Representing Majority of Impacted Families

Versión en Español 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 Dịch tiếng Việt አማርኛ Soomaali Led, by the City of Seattle, mayors and county leaders representing nearly two-thirds of all asylum-seeking families on a new, accelerated court docket sent a letter to the Biden administration opposing this new policy and asking the administration… [ Keep reading ]