Immigrant, American
Sowdo Mohamud and Jhuma Acharya, both CRIS employees, share their experience of emigrating to the United States, becoming a citizen and what being an American means to them.
End backlog that prevents refugees from getting in, contributing
Op-ed from our executive director Angie Plummer.
Reunited at last: 6-year-old son runs into mother’s arms after multiple resettlement delays
Read about Mohamed, the 6-year old son of a CRIS client who was stuck by himself overseas for 3 years before recently arriving.
Mother, son, separated at border now reunited, awaiting fate in Columbus
Read the Columbus Dispatch coverage of a CRIS client from El Salvador who was separated from her 7-year old son at the border.
US on Track to Let in Fewest Refugees since 1980
At the current rate, only 20,000 refugees will be resettled this fiscal year; which is less than half of the 45,000 quota set by the president. Read more of the Columbus Dispatch coverage of a CRIS client on the subject.
Immigrant Families Sacrifice for Next Generation
The Columbus Dispatch discusses the determination of three immigrant families to create better lives for their children.