From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org):
The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program, enacted in December 2019, allows Liberian nationals who have been living in the United States since November 20, 2014 to apply for a green card and adjust their status to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). This is the first piece of legislation in decades that creates a path to citizenship for undocumented community members. However, the deadline for individuals to apply for the program is quickly approaching in December 2021 with mounting concerns that applications are being processed slowly and important information not reaching Liberian community members.
It is vital that we raise our voices and urge Members of Congress to weigh in with the administration to ensure all 10,000 Liberians are able to swiftly and efficiently access the program and continue to thrive in U.S. communities.
Here are the top ways to take action:
- Contact Your Members of Congress: Go to https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/take-action-urge-your-members-of-congress-the-administration-to-improve-access-to-liberian-refugee-immigration-fairness-program/ to call and/or email your Members of Congress and urge them to weigh in with the administration to improve access and remove barriers for Liberians applying to the LRIF program.
- Amplify on Social Media: Use this toolkit, including sample posts and graphics, to share this important message on social media.
As we continue to honor Immigrant Heritage Month, join us as part of the We Are Home Campaign in the We Can’t Wait: Progressives Week of Action. Use this toolkit and this alert to demand a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented community members. We also invite you to celebrate Pride Month with #RestoringWelcome by spreading awareness of particular issues faced by LGBTQIA+ refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, stateless people, and all forcibly displaced persons; while celebrating the organizations and advocates from or who serve the community. Finally, join the Welcome With Dignity week of action with this toolkit to support asylum seekers and refugees.
Thank you for taking action – and please share this information with your networks!
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