APA MRIS Reimbursements
Budget records have become live in MRIS for affiliates and community partners that have completed the reconciliation process (as outlined on the Operational Guidance section of the APA page on MRSConnect and was included in last week’s Wednesday APA Update). Please refer to the MRIS APA Reimbursement Guides in the Resources section of MRIS and note that there is a guide for Affiliates and one for Community Partners.
Briefing on Afghan Arrival Categories and Documentation
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 from 1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is hosting a briefing with interagency partners from the Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Allies Welcome Unified Coordination Group to discuss the categories under which Afghan nationals are arriving to the United States and documentation, such as an Employment Authorization Document and Social Security Card, that are issued to them. This briefing is intended for resettlement agencies throughout the country.
During this webinar, we will cover the following topics:
· Distribution of EAD Documents and Social Security Cards
· Afghan categories of arrival
· Documentation issues
In addition to DHS and USCIS, subject-matter experts from other DHS components, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of State will participate to answer questions.
To Register:
Visit our registration page, Enter your email address and select “Submit.” Select “Subscriber Preferences.” Select the “Questions” tab. Provide your location, organization name and organization type (if applicable). Complete the questions and select “Submit.”
Once we process your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details.
If you have any questions, or if you have not received a confirmation email within three business days, please email us at public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.
You may submit questions in advance by emailing public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov by Dec. 14, 2021 at noon Eastern. Put “Briefing on Afghan Arrival Categories and Documentation” in the subject line.
Mobilizing America for Refugees Fund: 60 Organizations in 32 States Awarded Total of $1.3 Million to Engage 10,000+ Volunteers
The Schultz Family Foundation has partnered with Stand Together Foundation, The Starbucks Foundation, Welcome.US and Hello Neighbor to create the Mobilizing America for Refugees Fund. As a part of the effort, the Schultz Family Foundation, Stand Together Foundation, The Starbucks Foundation and Hello Neighbor are investing a total of $1.3 million to provide general operating grants to 60 organizations in 32 states to increase their capacity to serve individuals and families who have fled Afghanistan.
Learn more about the fund and see the list of grantees, here.
