This week U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a report titled “Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014.” The report considers... read more →
This week Faegre Baker Daniels announced that two consultants, Beena Patel and Joshua Andrews, would receive the 2014 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award for their work with IRAP. Beena and... read more →
Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) announced today that it will award IRAP and the American International Group Inc.’s (AIG) Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, and Government Affairs department (GLCR) with the 2014... read more →
Following the segment about Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) on HBO's Last Week Tonight, a blog piece published by the Council on Foreign Relations asks: why is a comedian the only... read more →
IRAP is thrilled to share the incredible news that, through the steadfast support and dedication of over 130 donors, we have raised $87,935 through the Fundly online fundraising campaign, which will be doubled by Google, for... read more →
IRAP Recognized on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO: Translators Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight featured a hilarious and hard-hitting critique of the U.S. Government’s Special Immigrant... read more →
Sergeant Paul Braun was serving near Basra, Iraq when he met Philip, an Iraqi interpreter. Paul and Philip grew extremely close over the ensuing months, and Paul eventually sponsored Philip's... read more →
An op-ed piece published in Roll Call urges Congress to allocate more visas to Iraqis and Afghans under the Special Immigrant Visa program. Congress has demonstrated that the issue is beyond partisanship,... read more →
A report in Foreign Policy explores the bureaucratic delays currently hindering Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) programs in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their consequences. Significant obstacles bar eligible candidates from obtaining... read more →
Nearly 50 members of Congress recently signed an open letter to President Obama urging him to ensure protection for LGBT immigrants. The letter identifies a number of uniquely dangerous circumstances... read more →