Seattle is not only a Welcoming City, it’s a city where immigrants and refugees belong and shape its future. And as the federal government is launching attacks on our communities, the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs echoes the Seattle City Council’s recent “Welcoming City” resolution, which makes clear… [ Keep reading ]
Asylum is an essential promise of providing safety to people fleeing violence and persecution that is protected under international and domestic U.S. law. However, the asylum process can be complicated and difficult, especially for people who have suffered trauma and faced perilous journeys to seek refuge. With these challenges in… [ Keep reading ]
At OIRA, we actively promote our mission by advocating for and advancing policies and legislative actions aimed at enhancing the well-being of immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle. Annually, our office conducts analysis, provides feedback, and endorses various proposed policies that align with the city’s legislative agenda. As a Welcoming… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle area is not alone in receiving an influx of migrants and asylum seekers over the last few months. Unfortunately, there’s no easy solutions or national model for sheltering and caring for asylum seekers. The expertise required to tackle the issues at hand, including the emergency management, sheltering, transitional… [ Keep reading ]
El alcalde Harrell firma una orden ejecutiva para fortalecer servicios de apoyo culturalmente sensibles para víctimas y familias migrantes y refugiadas 市長 Bruce Harrell 簽署行政命令，支持為移民和難民家庭提供文化響應式的受害者和家庭支持服務 Harrell 시장, 이민자 및 난민 가족을 위해 문화적으로 적절하게 대응하는 피해자 및 가족 지원 서비스를 지원하는 행정 명령에 서명하다 Thị Trưởng Harrell Ký Sắc Lệnh… [ Keep reading ]
