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Last modified on Tue 4 May 2021 23.37 EDT Joe Biden has formally raised the US cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in replacing the record-low ceiling set by Donald Trump. The move was a stark turnaround from the Biden’s administration’s previous announcement last month that it would keep the number of refugees admitted to the US at the historical low of 15,000, sparking widespread outrage. Refugee resettlement agencies have wa...

Biden raises Trump refugee cap after backlash over delays Published May 3 Share on Facebook Print article WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday formally raised the nation’s cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in replacing the record-low ceiling of 15,000 set by former President Donald Trump. Biden last month moved to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlements, removing one roadblock to refugees entering the U....

That brought sharp pushback for not at least taking the symbolic step of authorizing more refugees to enter the U.S. this year. The second-ranking Senate Democrat, Dick Durbin of Illinois, called that initial limit “unacceptable” and within hours the White House made a quick course correction. The administration vowed to increase the historically low cap by May 15 — but the White House said it probably would not hit the 62,500 Biden had previously outlined. In the end, Biden returned to t...

Biden raises refugee ceiling, and faith-based groups brace for rebuilding work ‘The sad truth is that we will not achieve 62,500 admissions this year,’ the president said in his announcement. ‘We are working quickly to undo the damage of the last four years.’ An unidentified woman carries her belongings on her head after crossing the Mbomou river back into Bangassou, Central African Republic, from Ndu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where she had taken refuge, Sunday Feb. 14, 2...

Biden quadruples Trump’s refugee cap after backlash over delay He is raising the nation’s cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year, but admits that the U.S. will not meet that number, because of the pandemic and limitations on resettlement capabilities. By MATTHEW LEE, ZEKE MILLER and JULIE WATSONAssociated Press Share President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave after stepping off Marine One on the Ellipse near the White House, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Washington. AP Photo/Patr...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday formally raised the nation’s cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in replacing the record-low ceiling of 15,000 set by former President Donald Trump. Biden last month moved to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlements, removing one roadblock to refugees entering the U.S. put in place by Trump, but he had initially stopped short of lifting the annual cap, with aides sayin...

Catholics, evangelicals, Jews and other faith groups remain divided over President Joe Biden’s leadership after his first 100 days in office.

How faith groups feel after Biden’s first 100 days Kelsey Dallas © Patrick Semansky, Associated Press President Joe Biden departs after attending Mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church as snow falls, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Wilmington, Del. At his inauguration, President Joe Biden promised to be a unifying leader. But, 100 days and several faith-related policy moves later, religious groups remain divided over whether he has their best interests in mind. More...

Local resettlement organizations receive $2,075 per refugee with which they must pay staff and overhead while providing the refugee with transportation, a fully furnished apartment for three months, a kitchen stocked with food, English lessons and cultural orientation, a cash allowance, assistance with school enrollment, and job placement services.

POLITICO Advocates urge White House to fill key refugee role as Biden weighs admissions target As the Biden administration bumbles the rollout of a new refugee cap, advocates call for leadership at State. Francisco Vega/Getty Images Link Copied Refugee advocates, alarmed by President Joe Biden’s wavering on how many of the world’s most vulnerable he will admit to America, are urging him to “swiftly” name a heavyweight figure to a key position dealing with the sensitive topic. The reques...