Dear Resettlement Partners-
Please see the important APA program updates below.
No Sunday Arrivals starting 10/18
I am happy to report that PRM is ceasing Sunday arrivals beginning the week of October 18th. October 24th will be the first Sunday where there will be no arrivals to affiliates. PRM is planning to have the same approximate numbers of arrivals each week over six days instead of seven.
Award Letters and Increased APA Capacity
Today, USCCB sent out award letters for the FY21 R&P program cost-extension and the FY21 APA Program to affiliate offices. The award letter you received is based on USCCB’s initial APA capacity and award from PRM. As you know, we are currently in the process of updating our capacity and budget for the APA program. Once USCCB has a new award from PRM, we will send updated letters out to affiliate offices.
Just as a reminder, please complete the USCCB Network APA Capacity Increase Survey by the end of today to make a request for capacity building funds and indicate your updated APA capacity. Thanks to those of you who have already completed it and who have agreed to accept additional APA arrivals.
USCIS Resource: Information for Afghans
Today, USCIS published a new resource on its website, Information for Afghans. This resource includes step by step instructions for submitting the I-765 (Employment Authorization Document) for individuals that did not complete applications at the safe havens.
In solidarity,
Rachel Pollock, MSW
Director, Resettlement Services
USCCB | Migration and Refugee Services
